Premier Honorable Reuben T. Meade Welcomes United Nations Resident Coordinator

The United Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean presented his credentials to Premier the Honourable Reuben Meade on Monday.

Mr. Simon Springett is visiting Montserrat during the period February 09-11, 2025 to engage with the Government of Montserrat and inform of the United Nation’s continued support. 

He is accompanied by the UN Head of Office, Mr. E. Kenroy Roach.

As the highest ranking representative of the United Nations Secretary General at the country level, the Resident Coordinator leads the UN Sub Regional Team for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean to ‘deliver as one’ on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for all. 

The Resident Coordinator’s Office supports joint programming and the coordination of development activities across the UN System. This aims to maximize impact and reduce transaction costs for Governments, in response to national priorities and development challenges.

These efforts support the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and other international commitments aimed at "leaving no one behind”.