Delton Fernander
Bishop Delton Fernander is the president of the Bahamas Christian Council, where he has been vocal about the church's stance on social issues, including the controversial topic of marital rape legislation in The Bahamas. He has emphasized that the church is not monolithic in its views, acknowledging divisions among religious leaders regarding various legislative matters.
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Bishop Delton Fernander will step aside as president of the Bahamas Christian Council this year, clearing the way for new leadership.
Bishop Fernander to step aside as president of BCC
Bahamas· 2026-02-27
Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander questioned the study’s sample, saying he was unsure how many people researchers surveyed.
Bishop brands ‘sweethearting’ an evil as study sparks alarmBahamas· 2026-02-25
Bishop Delton Fernander expressed the church's stance on the intersection of politics and gaming legislation.
INSIGHT: ‘Christian nation’ status being put to the testBahamas· 2025-11-17
Bishop Delton Fernander said the council will release a statement on the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian for the next general election.
Christian Council to release statement on PLP's decision to ratify Island Luck CEO Sebas BastianBahamas· 2025-11-06
Bishop Delton Fernander delivered a sermon urging mourners to honour Mr Miller’s legacy through service and faith.
United in tribute to Vaughn MillerBahamas· 2025-10-27
Bishop Delton Fernander said this week that although Pride Bahamas is free to host its events, the Council will continue to condemn what it considers wrong.
BCC chief Affirms Pride group’s rights but condemns lifestyleBahamas· 2025-09-26
Bishop Delton Fernander condemned a deacon sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl.
BCC condemns deacon jailed for sex attack on young girlBahamas· 2025-09-24
The service, opened by Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander, paid tribute to those who perished when the Category 5 hurricane struck in 2019.
Davis marks six-year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian in ceremony at OPMBahamas· 2025-09-03
Delton Fernander urged Bahamians not to live in fear after the shooting of Duran Neely.
High alert after ‘Monster’ killedBahamas· 2025-08-27
Bishop Delton Fernander is among the recipients of the Companion of the Order of The Bahamas.
Pompey Rolle heads list of over 200 Bahamians recognised in this year’s Independence HonoursBahamas· 2025-07-11
Bishop Delton Fernander has condemned what he described as a culture of hypocrisy within the church.
BCC chief calls out church hypocrisyBahamas· 2025-07-11Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander has also supported raising the age of consent.
Man’s abduction sentence sparks debate over changing age of consentBahamas· 2025-03-26
Bishop Delton Fernander said the incident shook everyone.
Father murdered in front of four-year-old daughter | World News
Jamaica· 2025-02-26
Bishop Delton Fernander expressed horror over the shooting and its impact on the child.
4-year-old watches as father murderedBahamas· 2025-02-24
Bishop Delton Fernander said people should not blame the council for the Davis administration’s refusal to criminalise marital rape this term.
BCC: don’t blame church on marital rape lawBahamas· 2025-02-14
