Antigua and Barbuda bid a heartfelt farewell to Delano Christopher, the country’s first and only female police commissioner, who passed away recently.

Christopher, who was the first female police commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, passed away on February 11.

She was accorded a grand send-off on Wednesday, following the celebration of her life at the Spring Garden Moravian Church, which was attended by both members of the Opposition and government.

The rank and file of the police force were also in attendance, and the presence of women was very obvious, as they came to pay their respects to the trailblazer, mentor, and true inspiration that Christopher was.

Christopher’s passing has left a void in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, but her indomitable spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched and the barriers she broke.

Her dedication to public service, her commitment to equality, and her unwavering belief in the power of progress will continue to echo in the halls of the force she once led.

She was a pioneer who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for women in law enforcement.

In the hearts and minds of those she inspired, Christopher’s legacy will continue to burn brightly, illuminating the path for future generations of trailblazers.

Her appointment in 2005 was a groundbreaking moment that shattered glass ceilings and opened the doors for countless women to pursue careers in law enforcement.

She is remembered as a trailblazer, mentor, and inspiration, and her unbreakable spirit continues to live on in the lives she touched and the barriers she broke.