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first: 1981-09-24
most recent: 1984-09-24
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“South Africa continues to constitute a major area of tension in the world today, threatening international peace and security. The racist minority regime of South Africa continues to oppress the members of the black majority and to prevent them from exercising their inalienable rights as free human beings. The Bahamas condemns the policy of South Africa and supports military, economic and cultural sanctions against South Africa. The Government of the Bahamas continues to support the immediate implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) as the basis for democratic rule in, and the independence of, Namibia. It remains the view of the Bahamas Government that it is not sufficient for the international community simply to recognize that the racial policies of South Africa constitute a threat to international peace and security.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Particular attention is drawn to the need for a positive political response to the proposal for the launching of global negotiations in two phases. 78. One of the basic objectives of the Charter, and one of the basic obligations of Member States, is the promotion and encouragement of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Bahamas Government has always tried to live up to these international standards. Year after year, we have dedicated ourselves to fight against the evils of racism and prejudice, and we have proclaimed our faith in the inherent dignity and worth of the human person. We are, accordingly, distressed to come to the Assembly once again to voice our disenchantment with the progress made in the area of the eradication of racism and apartheid. 79.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“With this in mind, therefore, the Bahamas joins other developing States in expressing profound regret at the very disappointing results which emerged from the sixth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Developing States take this position because of the flexible and realistic strategy which they felt they had arrived at during the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, at New Delhi in March, and at the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77, at Buenos Aires in March and April. 77. It is still the hope of many countries that the proposals of the Non-Aligned Conference will be responded to in a positive way by the developed countries in the spirit of compromise and co-operation in which the proposals were made.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The worst victims are the developing countries, and particularly the least developed countries. Prospects for most countries continue to look grim as those countries continue to experience serious balance-of-payments and debt-servicing problems, further erosion of the terms of trade, and acute poverty, hunger and malnutrition. 75. The Bahamas notes the global character of these problems and holds the view that domestic policies alone will be inadequate to counter the problems. The needed action must be global, for the growing interdependence of the world economy has made it imperative that urgent joint action be taken, by both developed and developing countries, for survival. 76.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Situations in Cyprus, Poland, Cambodia, Afghanistan and Chad and the war between Iraq and Iran continue to occupy our attention and tax the efforts of this Organization and others acting in the cause of peace. The Bahamas takes the view that peace, human freedom and social and economic development are indivisible and inseparable, and that progress in any one area cannot long outpace progress in the others without serious consequences resulting. 74. This session is convened at a time when the world economic situation continues to deteriorate. The present economic crisis is perhaps the most acute since the t930s. The crisis does not seem to be simply a cyclical phenomenon, but more a symptom of deep-rooted structural imbalances and disequilibrium.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We hope that the present initiatives and negotiations in Lebanon will prove successful, and today, as in the past, the Bahamas urges all parties concerned to recognize fully their responsibility to make every effort and explore every avenue which can lead to a peaceful and permanent solution to long-standing differences. 72. As we have stated in this forum previously with respect to the Arab-Israeli conflict, we wish to emphasize concerning Lebanon that the Bahamas strongly supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of that country, and we firmly endorse the Security Council's call for the withdrawal of Israel from Lebanon. Indeed, no foreign forces should remain without the full consent of the Government of Lebanon. 73. Other areas of conflict continue to affect the peace and security of the international community.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In Central America the Government of the Bahamas supports all efforts leading to the strengthening of democracy. We support, too, efforts at reform which seek to redress decades of inequity and indifference. The Bahamas supports moves towards dialogue and negotiations, both among the countries of the area and among groups within each country, without unnecessary terms and conditions. The Bahamas recognizes the positive steps taken by various countries in attempting to resolve these difficulties. Among those countries are the members of the Contadora Group, which deserves the support and encouragement of the international community. 71. In the Middle East the issues continue to be volatile, complex and frustrating, with undiminished danger to world security.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The arms race is the single most crucial problem of today, and thus it behoves us all to work collectively towards significant disarmament measures which will restore the confidence of our peoples in the worth and effectiveness of the United Nations. 69. We have witnessed with frustration the turmoil and agony of countries in Central America. This situation brings home to us in stark fashion the price that is paid when solutions to political, social and economic problems are sought through military means. It is an example of ideological differences being given a higher priority than the interests of people and the lessening of human suffering; it is an example, too, of the negotiations and the mechanisms of the international community that were created to settle differences being prevented from functioning effectively. 70.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Perhaps the difficulty in making progress is that the concept of the words is such that they more often than not elicit theoretical and philosophical posturing on the part of negotiators. Each year Governments make statements concerning the ills of the arms race and representatives in the First Committee deal with various specific resolutions on the question of disarmament, but there is little evidence regarding implementation of measures that would prove the accumulation of arms unnecessary. 67. Despite the fact that Governments are aware that the arms race has resulted in the wastage of valuable resources that could be put to more productive use, there is a great unwillingness to desist from acquiring and developing newer and more sophisticated weapons of destruction. 68.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We further caution the minority of States contemplating unilateral action in respect of deep sea-bed mining activities that, in our opinion, any such activities conducted outside the framework of the Convention would be contrary to international law. 64. International economic, social and political crises, big-Power rivalries and lack of mutual trust are all responsible for the problems which exist between us. 65. I am afraid that, despite our awareness of the physical destruction and human tragedy that have resulted from wars or conflicts—whether by primitive, conventional or atomic weapons—the majority of States is still opposed to a programme of major disarmament. 66. There is no doubt that all nations consider disarmament as synonymous with peace.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Bahamas strongly endorses the recommendations of the Seminar and hopes that they will materialize into constructive measures of activity by the Organization, for we are convinced that the internationalization and co-ordination of approaches to the problems of drug trafficking would lead to positive results. 63. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was opened for signature at Montego Bay on 10 December last year. One hundred and nineteen countries signed it on that day. Since then, other countries have signed it and yet others, including the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, have ratified it. I urge all States to become party to this Convention, thereby signifying their undertaking to be bound by a universal treaty.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“One of its recommendations reads as follows: "The drug traffic is clearly now an international phenomenon, sharing many characteristics with the internationally recognized crimes of slavery and piracy. There seems to be grounds for the formal recognition of drug trafficking as an 'international crime'. Governments might request the United Nations to advise on the implications of such formal recognition of the gravity of offences related to drug trafficking and on the extent to which this recognition might assist in developing countermeasures to this traffic." 62.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We are not a producer of drugs but, positioned as we are between the suppliers and the consumers, we have been used by outside forces as a transit point for drugs destined for the North American market. We are appreciative of the work of the Commission on Narcotics Drugs, of which we are a member and to which we pledge our co winning support. 60. I wish to reiterate that what is urgently needed to combat this problem is a higher degree of international cc-operation between the producer States, the consumer States and the transit States. 61. Last March the Bahamas hosted the first Seminar on Illicit Drug Traffic for Law Enforcement Officers of the Anglophone Caribbean. This Seminar, which had wide participation, was co-ordinated by the Division of Narcotic Drugs.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Tourism is the principal industry in the Bahamas and the foundation of our national economy. Unhindered and unimpeded freedom of travel in a non-discriminatory manner, whether by means of aircraft or by boat, is an indispensable element of a successful tourist industry. We attach great importance to this freedom. It was therefore with profound regret that we learned of the downing of a Korean commercial passenger airliner with the tragic loss of so many lives. We believe that this act was unnecessary. We offer the condolences and sympathy of the Bahamian people to the families of the victims. We join with others who have voiced their condemnation of those responsible. 59. At the preceding session, in the general debate I stated that the problem of the control of drugs represented one of the primary social problems facing the Bahamas.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“57. In recent years, however, more focus has been given to the special circumstances of small developing island countries. The Assembly has been in the forefront of the movement to bring about an awareness in the international community of the severe restrictions which are placed on such countries. The efforts of other international organizations, such as UNCTAD, the Commonwealth, the Organization of American States and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, have had a positive effect on the identification of the problems. I wish to pay a tribute to the untiring efforts of the Non-Aligned Movement, which in September this year held a meeting of experts in Grenada, the outcome of which, we hope, will highlight the type of assistance which small developing island States would wish from this Organization and its Members. 58.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We must discover a method whereby the Organization could more effectively and efficiently discharge its mandate, especially during the annual sessions of the General Assembly when an enormous amount of time could be more wisely utilized. 56. The problems of developing island countries are peculiar and demand special attention as these countries forge along the paths to development. Generally speaking, they are monocultural with subsidiary sources of income. They are archipelagos or clusters of islands, a condition which imposes severe cost implications for transportation, communication between islands and duplication that slow down the pace of sustained economic growth and development. In addition, they are particularly prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes and suffer from economic factors outside their control.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“There exist still those who think that the United Nations no longer fulfils its purposes and principles and should therefore not exist at all. 55. This institution was created by men of wisdom 38 years ago. That it has not succeeded in all of its tasks is true; that it has failed in its task is untrue. The Organization's effectiveness on certain issues is circumscribed when those issues are perceived in the eyes of the major Powers to be secondary to their own interest. None the less, the Bahamas reaffirms its support for the United Nations system, which to us represents the only realizable hope for just solutions to the problems which mankind faces today and a court of appeal for the State victim of aggression in whatever form it takes.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“I note with great pleasure the admission of Saint Christopher and Nevis to this family of nations. The Bahamas and Saint Christopher and Nevis have been closely associated for a long time. In addition to common historical links and cultural associations, institutionally we have both been nurtured in the democratic tradition. We also share the common bond of membership of the Caribbean Community. 53. It is exactly 10 years ago that the Bahamas was welcomed as a Member of this esteemed international Organization. At that time there were 132 Members. Today the membership of Saint Christopher and Nevis brings the total membership to 158. To our mind, this quantum leap bears evidence of the truism that man should be the master of his own destiny and is testimony to the efforts of the Organization in the pursuit of decolonization. 54.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We are indebted to him for the tact, skill, patience and tolerance with which he carried out the functions of his office. 51. I take this opportunity to express the profound appreciation of my delegation and of the Government of the Bahamas for the unceasing efforts the Secretary- General has made in the pursuit of the goals and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations. Within the limits imposed upon him by institutional restraints, as well as in the absence of either the will or desire of some States to reach the consensus which, I believe, the peoples of the world want in the pursuit of peace, economic security, self-determination and racial dignity, he has preserved the integrity of his office and the credibility of the Organization. 52.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“48. Sir, it is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the Bahamian delegation, to congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly, You assume office with high qualifications and, with the acquired experience and stature you possess, you are specially equipped to guide the affairs of the Assembly at this troubled time. I wish you success in this demanding office and pledge the support of my delegation to you and to your colleagues in the General Committee, hoping for a realistically productive thirty- eighth session. 49. On behalf of my delegation, I wish also to express deep gratitude to the delegations which supported our candidacy for the presidency of the General Assembly. 50. I should like to pay a tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Imre Hollai, of Hungary, who presided over the thirty-seventh session.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Bahamas is of the view that a major role should be played by the United Nations in dealing with issues of universal concern and in taking the initiative in the promotion of international peace, justice and co-operation. We reaffirm our commitment to making this body a more effective instrument in bringing about positive changes in the world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization raised the central issue of the capacity of the United Nations to keep the peace and to serve as a forum for negotiations. The Bahamas congratulates the Secretary-General on the approach taken in his first report and concurs with his analysis of the factors and circumstances which appear to have contributed to the impaired effectiveness of the Organization. We subscribe also to the view that the present tendency of bypassing the Organization in situations where it should and could play a vital, constructive role is damaging and dangerous for the future of the United Nations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are therefore particularly gratified that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea contains provisions for the delimitation of the national frontiers of archipelagic States. This Convention corrects a serious omission in the law of the sea, as the two previous texts did not address the circumstances peculiar to archipelagic States. We had hoped the Convention would receive the unanimous support of the international community, and we continue to hope that it will. It is none the less our sincere desire that those governments that have so far indicated their non-participation will, in the final analysis, come to the conclusion that their national interests would be best secured by participation in the new form of true international co-operation represented by the Convention.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea has succeeded, after many years of lengthy negotiations, in producing a Convention which is unprecedented in scope and size—a major milestone in international co-operation and a fundamental contribution to international order and stability. A comprehensive document which is in many respects innovative has been negotiated. Compromises have been made to arrive at a generally acceptable convention which constitutes a delicate balance between conflicting interests. Within the United Nations system, the work of the Conference is an example for the international community of what can be achieved by multilateral negotiations. The Bahamas is an archipelagic nation.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Bahamas therefore views the adoption at the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly of the International Drug Abuse Control Strategy, and the five-year programme of action to implement the Strategy as a significant step. Drug trafficking can affect any State, whether producer, consumer or transit. In this regard it is the hope of the Bahamas that initiatives undertaken to focus, within the context of the Strategy, on the actual movement of illicit drugs will be supported. Only consistency of purpose at the bilateral, regional and international levels will retard illicit production of, traffic in and demand for narcotic drugs. Despite its limited resources the Bahamas will continue, in conjunction with Member States and the United Nations, to play an active role in the struggle against drug abuse.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It had its first opportunity, at the seventh special session, held at Vienna in February of this year, to voice its concern with regard to the illicit traffic in the Latin American region and, in particular, in the Caribbean sub-region. The dilemma of transit States cannot be overstated. They can exercise no control over the illicit production of or the illicit demand for narcotic drugs. As victims of international drug traffickers, they are forced to sacrifice much to control a problem that is not of their making. The Bahamas is therefore grateful for United Nations intervention in the form of a study of the problems of transit States. The strengthening of international response to the problem of drug abuse is vital.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The problem of drug abuse has come to be regarded, rightfully, as a universal one. It affects every region of the world. Over the past several years, the Latin American region has seemingly become a new focal point for international drug traffickers, as production and trafficking, primarily in cannabis, hashish, cocaine and methaqualone have significantly increased. The Bahamas, once uninvolved in such matters, has become increasingly alarmed by the realization that it has become a major conduit for the illicit traffic moving from sources and supply centers in South America to large and profitable consumption centers in North America and Europe. In this connection the Bahamas was pleased to be elected to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Thus, it behaves us all —nuclear-weapon States, militarily significant States, non-militarily significant States—to work collectively towards significant disarmament measures which will restore the confidence of our peoples in the worth and effectiveness of the United Nations. Mankind can no longer justify the enormous resources spent on armaments. The poverty, hunger and underdevelopment that face so many States demand a redirection of those valuable resources. In addition, the potential destructiveness of those modem weapon systems is reason enough to bring mankind to its senses and to the realization of man's true purpose in this universe. My delegation realizes that some progress has been made towards disarmament, but we must register our strong concern at the slow pace of that progress.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“At the recently concluded second special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament, the Bahamas stated that the challenge facing us all was how to move from awareness, statements of intent, machinery and procedures to genuine and concrete disarmament measures. The Bahamas also elaborated briefly on how that challenge could be squarely and honestly met. Yet it seemed that we could not resolve the contradictions that existed between motivation, words and action, and that special session ended in failure. Increased militarization, far beyond legitimate security needs, only serves to increase international tension and exacerbate international conflict.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The direct responsibility of the United Nations for Namibia cannot end until genuine self-determination and independence are achieved in a united Namibia. My delegation is aware of reports of continuing mediation efforts by the Western contact group and of guarded progress in resolving the outstanding issues. Nevertheless, we call upon South Africa to desist from defying resolutions adopted by the United Nations for the early independence of Namibia. South Africa should not continue to use extraneous issues as an excuse for delaying or refusing to cooperate in the emancipation of Namibia.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“While the case of the violation of human rights in South Africa is a blatant and obvious one, the existence and persistence of human rights violations throughout the world, in States Members of the United Nations, cannot be denied. The United Nations system has developed an increasingly complex network of international instruments and machinery to address the problems of human rights violations. Yet lack of consensus on human rights issues, double standards and a growing trend towards selectivity have undoubtedly impeded the efficiency of this machinery. Unless the United Nations is prepared constructively to utilize existing human rights machinery in a non- political humanitarian manner, universally applicable solutions to problems of human rights violations will not be found.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“During the three decades that the General Assembly has been considering the question of apartheid the overwhelming majority of mankind has rallied to the cause of eliminating that affront to human dignity. In this International Year of Mobilization for Sanctions against South Africa, the international community should continue to take energetic and concerted action in support of the legitimate struggle of the oppressed peoples of South Africa for human rights. The need for collective action is underscored by the continuing designation by South Africa of so- called independent homelands and by threats and acts of aggression against the front-line States of southern Africa.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The participating heads of Government at the Versailles Economic Summit in June agreed that the launching of global negotiations was a major political objective. That was a positive development. But further efforts in good faith are required to resolve the amendments and counter-amendments to the proposal of the Group of 77 regarding the basis for consultations. Interdependence and the consequent necessity for international economic co-operation are basic principles of international economic relations, as amply reflected in the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade. The uncertainty which has clouded international economic co-operation must be removed. International co-operation must again be set on the track towards world economic recovery and economic development of the developing countries.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The concern of Governments with immediate domestic problems has intensified; protectionist tendencies have re-emerged; recession, inflation and high interest rates in the developed countries have had an adverse impact on tourism and financial and technological resources flows, especially foreign direct investment, in the developing countries. It is hoped that agreement can be reached on the framework and early launching of global negotiations. The asymmetrical nature of the interdependence between States has underscored the need for measures to redress the structural imbalances in the world economy, particularly in the areas of trade, raw materials, energy, money and finance. In our view, recovery and global negotiations should not be regarded as incompatible.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The proscription of the threat or use of force, the principles of sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and the peaceful settlement of disputes are indispensable norms of international life which must be respected by all. The world economy continues to be caught in the most severe recession since the great depression of the 1930s. The per capita gross national product for developing countries as a whole has fallen for the first time since the 1950s. The present downward spiral follows two decades of exceptional growth and development in both industrialized and developing countries. But now there are serious doubts with respect to the prospects of growth during the rest of the decade.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We continue to hope for an early, peaceful and comprehensive solution to the situation in Cyprus. We are cognizant of the gravity of the situation and of its implications for the well-being of the peoples involved and for the continuance of their national unity, based on their collective will, unhindered by outside forces. However, we must begin seriously to consider measures for improving the effectiveness of the Organization, for in the Cyprus question we see once again a situation where the decisions taken by the Organization have not led to significant progress. Peace is indivisible. Violations of peace are to be deplored. Indeed, recourse to the use of force is apparently becoming a norm in international relations, to the detriment of countries both large and small.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Bahamas is concerned by the violation of the fundamental principles on which the Organization is founded, especially the principle that the threat or use of force in international relations is prohibited. This principle is particularly significant for small States and territories with limited resources. The dispute between Guyana and Venezuela owing to the latter's revival of the claim to Guyana's territory is another area of concern in our hemisphere. The Bahamas accepts that a judicial solution to this problem has already been found under international law. We urge that Venezuela respect Guyana's territorial integrity and that the two parties arrive at a peaceful solution in the spirit of the purposes and principles of the Charter and of the agreements concluded between them.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The conflict continues to threaten the stability of the region and, given the interdependence of relations among States, contributes to international economic dislocation. We therefore appeal to the parties to put an end to the hostilities and to arrive at a negotiated settlement in accordance with Security Council resolutions 479 (1980) and 514 (1982). We are profoundly appreciative of the Secretary-General's coordinated mediation efforts aimed at preventing a further prolongation of the conflict and at finding a solution to the differences to the two sides. The South Atlantic has not been spared the use of force, costly in both human and material terms. We would encourage the parties to bring about a formal end to the conflict in order that negotiations may commence with a view to a final and lasting settlement.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Accordingly, we urge the speedy withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon We are also deeply disappointed by the absence of full compliance with the series of Security Council resolutions on this matter. The use of force against any nation must not take the place of reason. The right of all nations, including Israel and Lebanon, to exist in peace and security must be respected. There must also be recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination. Recent events in the Middle East give a clear indication that a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East is now more than ever an imperative. It is regrettable that Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran could not resolve their problems except by war.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“A number of conflicts have interrupted international tranquility and resulted in heavy losses of human life and considerable material damage, We in the Bahamas are profoundly saddened by the events in Lebanon. We believe in the sanctity of human life in a world seemingly desensitized by violence and murder. We therefore deplore the mass murders, particularly of innocent men, women and children, in the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatsla. Those responsible for such atrocities should be held accountable. Unless the United Nations is able to deal effectively with such situations so as to serve as a deterrent to others, then it will indeed become a useless institution. The wishes of the Government and people of Lebanon must be respected and its sovereignty and territorial integrity restored.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Bahamas is proud of the role which fate destined it to play in the early history of our hemisphere, and it is in this spirit that the Bahamas wishes to place on record its intention to bring before the Assembly at the appropriate time a resolution to commemorate the quincentennial anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the New World. The Bahamas has devoted itself to the establishment and development of a peaceful and stable world order. This is essential prerequisite if progress is to continue towards improving the quality of life of our own people and that of other nations of the world. Yet, as one reviews the international situation over the past year, it is evident that peace and security have been frequently shattered, with very serious consequences, in various regions.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My delegation wishes to pay a tribute to the new Secretary-General Car the dynamic, courageous and untiring effort and initiative he has already displayed in upholding the principles and objectives of the United Nations. We are particularly pleased that he is a son of our Latin American region and we pledge the support of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for his continuing efforts in the pursuit of peace and harmony among nations. It is fortuitous that I should be addressing the Assembly today, 12 October 1982, the four hundred and ninetieth anniversary of the landing by the intrepid mariner Christopher Columbus en the island now known as San Salvador in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. That event, as we all know, marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the world and of the Americas.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“I should like to begin, Sir, by extending to you my congratulations and those of the delegation of the Bahamas on your unanimous election to the presidency of the General Assembly. We are confident that you will carry out the mandate of your high office with the perseverance, ingenuity for which you are well known. My delegation is pleased to offer you its full co-operation in making this session a successful and constructive one. I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude to your predecessor, Mr. Kittani, who held the office during a difficult period. Yet he spared no effort to find solutions to the problems before us, left a clear imprint of patience and skill and displayed exemplary distinction in the conduct of the affairs of the General Assembly.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In conclusion, I would refer to some words spoken at the eighteenth session by a former representative of our host country to the United Nations upon the death of his President, in November 1963, which I respectfully commend to the Assembly: "We shall not soon forget that he held fast to a vision of a world in which the peace is secure; in which inevitable conflicts are reconciled by pacific means; in which nations devote their energies to the welfare of all their citizens; and in which the vast and colorful diversity of human society can flourish in a restless, competitive search for a better society. "We shall not soon forget that by word and by deed he gave proof of profound confidence in the present value and the future promise of this great Organization, the United Nations." [1264th meeting, paras. 193 and 194.]”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“I am aware of the hymnal direction to "beware of easy speeches", so during the course of this session the Bahamian delegation will seek to put to the relevant committees of the Organization, where appropriate and possible, those ideas for practical implementation which may contribute to the production of realistic solutions to our many problems. 146. My delegation wishes to reaffirm its full support for the United Nations system, which for us represents the only international hope for the honorable resolution of the problems of mankind, which, after all, are not of the making of the majority of States represented here. 147.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“How better to live as good neighbors than to know one another; how better to know one another than to meet one another; how better to meet one another than to travel? 143. We have therefore to reject as inconsistent with the purposes for which the United Nations was founded any attempts which have the effect of restricting peoples' freedom to engage in lawful travel and any measures which have the effect of discriminating between one tourist destination and another. 144. The Bahamas therefore hopes that the United Nations system will give high priority to the promotion of the travel and tourist industry as the most effective means of developing better understanding among people and at the same time giving greater stimulation to international trade and economic development. 145.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The example which we have set has been an inspiration to the States of the Caribbean region, which have taken heed of the success we have made of the travel and tourist industry as it has become, at the same time, an international industry of the twentieth-century world. 142. Freedom of travel in a nondiscriminatory fashion has therefore not only made us a leader in the industry, aided the economic and social development of our people and made us a community of many nationalities but also created in us an international consciousness and made us a promoter of one world. The Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations enjoins, us "to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors".”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“That industry has served to create in the Bahamas a positive awareness of the need for better human relations between people of different nationalities. We have a reputation for tolerance and the acceptance of foreign nationals and foreign cultures in the Bahamas. We know that contact and communication at the level of the individual human being does more to build a world of understanding than political or diplomatic speeches, or even resolutions of the United Nations. We have come to regard tourism as a bridge for understanding between people. It is also the principle source of our national income.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Those countries from which such persons are refugees are in the unhappy position of not being able to keep pace with their own needs, which requires a separate international effort, but I am concerned here with drawing international attention to the urgent need to reexamine the role which the United Nations ought properly to play in the relief of the human tragedies which plague these people. 140. The tourist trade is the virtual lifeblood of the small country which I have the honor to represent here. Indeed, we have been the pioneers in travel and tourism in our part of the world? and such progress as we have made in the economic development of the Bahamas can be attributed for the most part to the success which we have achieved in an industry which was begun in the Bahamas in the last century. 141.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In Latin America and the Caribbean, the problem has assumed and will continue to assume proportions which place enormous burdens on developing countries attempting to improve the quality of life for their people. 139. We in the Bahamas have had more than our tolerable share of economic refugees, who have come to our shores in flight from despair and desperately dehumanizing economic circumstances. The record will show that over almost 30 years we have provided a safe haven for numbers greater than our small country ought to have been required to accept, but we have done so with tolerance. Nevertheless, the problem remains and persists, and with varying degrees of intensity it will continue to impinge upon the development of countries in the area.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)