TELLIS A. BETHEL
Tellis A. Bethel, a former Commander Defence Force within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (2015 – 2020) at the rank of Commodore, currently serves as the Standards Inspector of Security Forces within The Bahamas. Commodore Bethel loves the waters of The Bahamas, where he has had years of experience as a young naval officer in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force engaged in extensive counter-drug smuggling operations throughout The Bahamas during the peak years of the 1980s narcotics trade.
He has a great appreciation for the rich heritage of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, and their historic role in the unfolding of the nations of the modern Americas. He also enjoys writing about the life and legacy of the Lucayan people and is a leading advocate for promoting the unique heritage of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands as the birthplace of the modern Americas.
As a naval officer, author, and historian, Commodore Bethel has been privileged to travel around the 700 islands of The Bahamas. He has fostered a distinct love for the pristine waters of The Bahamas, and the story of the indigenous people of the islands. Though known for his tough, no-nonsense demeanor when it comes to injustices, Commodore Bethel is also known for his unyielding, selfless love for humanity, his gregarious nature, and a rambunctious sense of humor.
Writings By Tellis A. Bethel
Literary works by Commodore Bethel include the internationally published researched-article entitled, “Caribbean Narcotics Trafficking: What is to be done?” (DISAM Journal, Fall 2002/Winter 2003) which proposes the incremental replication of Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) counter-narcotics model within the Caribbean region. He is also the author of the book entitled, America—A Destiny Unveiled that features the significance of The Bahamas’ historic and spiritual heritage and its impact on the destiny of the United States of America. His book, The Lucayan Sea: Birthplace of the Modern Americas, proposes an identity, purpose, and destiny for the people of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. He and his wife, Teri M. Bethel, co-authored the children’s adventure storybook, Trapped On Kooky Island, and he is the author of The Lucayan Story—The Indigenous People of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Interests and Family
Commodore Bethel is a certified scuba diver, a licensed private and ultralight aircraft pilot, and a former student skydiver. In his private time, he enjoys jogging, adventure travel, conceptual art, writing and speaking on the topics of character and leadership development, and The Bahamas’ unique heritage. He is married to Teri (née Knowles), and the couple has two sons.
Commodore Bethel's books can be found on Amazon.com as well as in the following book stores in Nassau, Bahamas: Nassau Stationers, Logos Bookstore, The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB), and The Linen Shop.
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- The Lucayan Islands
- America-A Destiny Unveiled
- The Lucayan Sea
- The Lucayan Story
- How The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands Got Their Names
- Trapped On Kooky Island
Click to see Tellis A. Bethel's book page here.