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For Commercial Printing Message From The Governor General Pg:1 Message From The Prime Minister Pg:2 Message From The Minister Of Youth Sports and Culture MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE CHARLES T. MAYNARD, MP Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Commemorating The installation of the Executive of The Bahamas National Youth Council The work of a National Youth Council has now become popular in our region, as through the youth empowerment efforts of the Commonwealth Youth Programme young people are encouraged to establish a non-governmental youth network tasked with the responsibility to represent every young person in each respective territory of the Commonwealth. The work of the Bahamas’ National Youth Council is therefore very necessary for the empowerment and promotion of the concerns, affairs and development needs of the youth of our nation. Since its establishment in 2007, The Bahamas National Youth Council has made significant strides to establish an outstanding example for youth-in-action; striving to represent the needs of Bahamian youth and assisting The Bahamas Government in the realization of an appropriate youth development agenda. On Behalf of the Government and people of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I congratulate the newly elected and appointed Executives. I encourage you to remain resilient in your quest to provide stellar representation on behalf of our youth. As you discharge your duties, you are obliged to remain fair and exhibit sound and professional ethics. Our youth, and indeed our nation, expects no less. I offer my best wishes for a productive term. The Hon. Charles T. Maynard, MP Minister Pg:3 About the BNYC Patron THE MOST REVEREND DREXEL WELLINGTON GOMEZ ARCHBISHOP OF THE WEST INDIES BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS When the Rev'd. Julian Henshaw baptized Drexel Wellington Gomez in St. Bartholomew's Church in the Berry Islands, he held the child above the font and uttered an interesting prophecy: "This child will be a priest.” In 1961 Drexel Gomez was indeed ordained to the sacred priesthood, and thus began the most outstanding and illustrious pilgrimage in the history of any church in The Bahamas. Up through his years of ministry, Drexel Go- mez was no ordinary priest dispensing communion and delivering pastoral care and Christian charity to congrega- tions. In 1972, the life of Drexel Gomez changed dramatically when, shortly after Michael Hartley Eldon became the first Anglican Diocesan Bishop of The Bahamas, Father Gomez was elected Lord Bishop of Barbados. He served in the premier post for 21 years, some of them turbulent and controversial, but the vast majority brimming with challenge and tremendous accomplishment as he guided the Church militant's moral of social assaults in the com- munity. Appointed a member of the celebrated Commission of Inquiry into Drug Trafficking in 1984, then Bishop of Bar- bados, Drexel Gomez boldly submitted a Minority Report which evoked wide controversy and was said to have precipitated even wider political fall out. Retiring as prelate of Barbados in 1993, Bishop Gomez returned to The Bahamas and assumed duties as Assistant Bishop of the Diocese, holding that post until February 1995 when he was elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Dio- cese. Meanwhile, on 1st January, 1993, Bishop Gomez received the appointment as Chairman of the Public Ser- vice Commission in New Providence, holding that position until September 1995. On 1st September, 1996, Bishop Gomez succeeded the Rt. Rev' d. Michael Eldon as Lord Bishop of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Two years later - on 26th October, 1998 - the Berry Island boy Father Julian Henshaw predicted would be a priest was elected as the third indigenous Lord Archbishop of the West Indies, Primate and Metropolitan. In his priestly career Drexel Wellington Gomez had served as Chairman of the Codrington Trust; President of the Caribbean Council of Churches (1986 -1991); member of the Central Committee, World Council of Churches (1991 -1998); member of the Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches (1991-1998) and member of the Continuation Committee of the Caribbean Conference of Churches (1991 - 1997). In 1993, appointed Chairman of a Consultative Committee on National Youth Development, he was instrumental in the preparation of a comprehensive report which formed the basis of a number of changes and innovations in the national redirection of Bahamian youth. On Drexel Gomez's watch, the first Bahamian woman, Rev'd. Angela Palacious, was ordained in the Diocese, and since then two other females were ordained as he pushed to modernize and to bring the Church in the Bahamas into relevancy with the Anglican Communion around the world. Pg: 4 About the BNYC Patron Cont. Although obviously destined to be a priest, Drexel Wellington Gomez has evolved as far, far more than a deter- mined and revolutionary defender of the faith. He has, in fact, become renowned, respected, and in some quarters dreaded as a powerful cleric who is resigned, in all things, to make God's work on earth truly his own. Archbishop Gomez is the son of Mrs. Wealthy Gomez and the late Mr. Reuben Gomez. His siblings include Mrs. Thelma Ford, Ms. Myrtle Gomez, Mrs. Anita Roberts, Ms. Veronica Gomez, Mr. Anthony Gomez, Dr. Perry Go- mez and Mr. Roger Gomez. In 1961 Archbishop Gomez married the former Carrol Chandler of Barbados and this happy union has produced four children - Damian, Denys, Dominic and Deborah, and seven grand children. He enjoys music, reading and sports, especially cricket. Pg:5 Message From The President Today, we live in an era where we can no longer see young people and their abilities as a detriment to society. We can no longer look at youth as liabilities but more so as assets to the development of our nation. Youth must be seen as a vital component for the sustainable growth and development of any nation across the globe. Young Bahamians must be involved in the decision making processes of the country in order to see a reflection of true democracy. Democracy cannot be existent if a vital pillar, of society, being youth, is not involved in the mobilization of the economy. With the involvement of youth in the governance of our nation, a message will resonate to the nation that our very existence and involvement in governance, is prudent to the progression of our present economic state. Therefore, it must be noted that in order for us to see economic prosperity, the nation cannot move forward without the inclusion of the views of today‟s youth. We, the youth, will be the beneficiaries any possible iniquities and transgressions by the government of today, so we must be included and knowledgeable the decisions made today, to better improve for a brighter tomorrow. For it is indeed our right as Bahamian citizens. It is my hope, that under my leadership, this administration will see to it that government and the private sector will continue to involve young Bahamians in the operations of governance and ensure that their voices and cries are heard with a keen and listening ear. This administration will seek to focus on five areas of development. Those are :- Social & Community Development; Economic empowerment, Global and Regional Integration, The Environment Youth and Governance. We believe that currently, the BNYC must not only hold authoritative powers accountable to their responsibility for youth development, but we, as an entity must also do our part. With this in mind, I look forward to serving my country and indeed my fellow young Bahamians, as the President of this great organization. Let us join together in a spirit of camaraderie, to rise up and ensure our place in society is cemented in the corridors of power. Let us ensure that we are our brother‟s keeper. Though we are many in islands, we shall all speak with one voice! Yours in Service, Tyson K. McKenzie President Bahamas National Youth Council Pg: 6 Biography of The Executive Vice President Shantarra Lanique Davis was born on the 12th October, 1985 on the Island of New Providence in The Bahamas. In 2003, Miss Davis graduated with Honors from Temple Christian School and also as Valedictorian. During her high school years, she won many awards Including, Texaco Bahamas Limited Youth Safety Spokesperson Award (2002), Debutante -Speech Competition (2003) and Junior Achievement Most Distinguished President Award Recipient (2003), just to name a few. Ms. Davis attended the College of The Bahamas (COB) where she received an Associate Degree in Law and Criminal Justice. During her time at COB, she served as the Communications Representative of the College of The Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS) and participated in Youth in Parliament -where she served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (2005). In 2005 Miss Davis decided to continue her education in Law at Leeds University in Leeds, England. In 2008, she won the University of Leeds Law Society‟s Debating Competition and graduated that same year with Honors. Upon graduating from Leeds University, Miss Davis then enrolled on the Bar Vocational Course at BPP Law School in Leeds, England. In July 2009, Miss Davis was Called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister and in September 2009 she was Called to the Bar of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Miss Davis is a member of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church where she serves on the Welcome Team and as a Youth Leader. She is also a member of Toastmasters. Biography of General Secretary Ava Dean is currently studying Marketing at the College of The Bahamas, in the College‟s Bachelors programme. She plans to further that education with a Masters Degree in Public Relations where she hopes to launch her career in the field of Public Relations & Strategy.
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