Bahamas hardware retailer receives royal title

David A.C. Kelly of Kelly’s House & Home and Kelly’s Lumber in Nassau, Bahamas, recently accepted the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) from Her Majesty The Queen (Elizabeth II). The title is given for exemplary service in the field of business/Bahamian retail industry and sports.

Kelly visited Buckingham Palace in England to receive the award, which was presented to him by Prince Charles.

Kelly, who has grown his Do it Best hardware store into a multi-million dollar home center, previously received the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Jubilee Award in 1992 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to national development in the field of business.

Kelly is actively involved throughout the Bahamas in business, charitable and civic communities. In addition, he represented The Bahamas in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics in yachting.