On Wednesday, 11th September, Prime Minister Terrance Drew met with the new United Nationals Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. At the meeting, Simon Springett presented Prime Minister Drew with a copy of his Letter of Credence to officially mark the beginning of his regional tenure.
Prime Minister Drew congratulated Mr. Springett on his new role and recognized the work of the UN Resident Coordinator supporting the twin-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. At the meeting, the Prime Minister also gave an update on the Federation’s efforts to develop and transform the twin islands of St. Kitt and Nevis as a sustainable nation.
Prime Minister Drew said upcoming collaborations will help secure sustainable development goals and keep environmental sustainability alive. He also shed light on the increased collaboration between the United Nations and St. Kitts and Nevis, mentioning that the Federation is working and is dedicated to upholding international relations.
Simon Springett is the present United Nationals Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Barbados as well as the coordinator for the eastern Caribbean area. He has international experience for for 30 years as he has been working in humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding work. Mr. Springett was earlier in the post as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Moldova and the United Nations Resident Coordinator. He also served as UNDP Resident Representative and UNFPA Representative for Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Mr. Springett aims to increase the UN’s support in the Carribean region so that countries like St Kitts -and Nevis can take help from numerous United Nations programs. Many ongoing UN-sponsored programs and projects in St Kitts & Nevis are in progress.
The UN Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, along with partners, are aiding the ten countries in implementing sustainable development goals covered by their multi-country office. The organization has 17 global goals that address the challenges for the Caribbean and International nations and their citizens to have a sustainable future. These small Caribbean nations face poverty, hunger, quality education, clean water and sanitation, infrastructure, medical facilities, and many more.
