On behalf of the Executives, Advisors and Members Organizations of the Bahamas National Youth Council (BNYC), we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Charles T. Maynard, former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture and former Member of Parliament of the Golden Isles Constituency .

As Minister, Mr. Maynard was indeed a great supporter and believer in the BNYC, he has sought to continuously meet with the executives to garner fresh ideas for youth development which assisted in the mobilization of his ministry.

He always believed that there should be a close working relationship with BNYC and the Ministry of Youth, which fostered further positive progression of our nation's youth.Furthermore, Mr. Maynard was a young leader in the former government, a man who enjoyed Bahamian Culture and believed in the development of all young Bahamians.