Nassau, The Bahamas - Former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister the Hon. Charles Maynard, was saluted as a political leader, a statesman and a man who gave sacrificial service to his country. An official funeral service was held for Mr. Maynard on Friday, at Christ Church Cathedral.

Among those bidding farewell to the man described as one "full" of life was his Excellency the Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Brave Davis...