Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement from the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, The Rt Hon Perry G. Christie:

On behalf of the Government and people of The Bahamas, on behalf of the Progressive Liberal Party, and on my own behalf and that of my wife and family, I extend deep sympathies to the children and other surviving relatives of Mr. Bruce Braynen, former Member of Parliament and former Vice-President of the Senate, who passed away earlier today at the remarkable age of 99...