THE CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps  (CYAC) is profoundly saddened by the passing of the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable David Thompson.
:In his personal and professional life, Mr. Thompson proved himself to be a champion of youth issues and played an integral role in forming several associations that inherently seek to promote positive youth development,” the CYAC said in a tribute yesterday to Mr. Thompson who died last Saturday morning.

“His role in The Youth in Business Programme as well as the Barbados Youth Service is testament to this dedication,” the tribute stated.

Indeed, in a National address in March this year, Prime Minister Thompson again reiterated his passion to serve youths as he insightfully developed new strategies to push forward his Youth Agenda – a promise he made in 2008 to tackle and resolve issues of concern to young people.

Noting that “the Caribbean Community has lost a great public servant”, the CYAC said: “We would like to offer sincere condolences to the Thompson family and to the Government and people of Barbados.”