UN General Assembly
2014

physical structure up to code and into the twenty-first century, why cannot we ensure that the organs of the United Nations, especially the Security Council, also reflect twenty-first-century realities? Last year, the Bahamas celebrated its fortieth year of independence. In addressing the General Assembly last year (see A/68/PV.19), the Right Honourable Perry Christie, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, renewed the commitment of our country to playing its part in making our planet a more peaceful and prosperous place, characterized by cooperation, mutual respect and support. We believe that each country has a primary responsibility for its own development, and, throughout my statement, I have indicated our achievements and challenges in that regard. I repeat that the environment, crime and illegal migration are issues of existential significance to our country. However, despite the many challenges, we are inspired by the possible outcomes. We therefore exhort the Members of the United Nations to stay motivated and committed, for each new effort undertaken and each achievement registered brings us nearer to our development goals. Now, more than ever, we need the United Nations.