Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean have expressed his condolences following the death of “friend to Bermuda” Myles Munroe, who was killed in a jet crash on Sunday.

Dr Munroe, senior pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International Fellowship, and his wife Ruth were among nine people killed in the crash near Freeport, Grand Bahama.

The Premier spoke with Perry Christie, the Prime Minister of Bahamas, to offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda.

Mr Dunkley said. “I shared with the Prime Minister that Dr Munroe was a great friend of Bermuda and an inspirational figure across the world.

“The tragic passing of this international man of God will be greatly felt and, here in Bermuda, we are keeping the family and friends of Dr Munroe and the people of the Bahamas in our thoughts and prayers.”

Mr Bean, the Progressive Labour Party Leader, said: “Dr Munroe was certainly a friend to Bermuda, and he will certainly be missed. He was a loyal son of Bahamas, but a friend to many outside of Bahamas.

“He was a cousin to my wife, Simone, and her family is devastated by this tragedy. Our prayers are with the families of all nine who perished in this tragedy, and with the nation of Bahamas at this time.

“I also extend condolences on behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party. Our relationship with Bahamas extends back many decades. During this terrible time, we want the people of Bahamas to know they are in our thoughts and prayers.”