A man outside a shop offering instant passport photographs and photo developing - Barbados. © Andy Johnstone (Panos)
Caribbean countries are small and vulnerable to crises, natural disasters and climate change. Rising sea levels, changing rainfall patterns and volatile weather will significantly affect tourism, the region’s main industry. Organised crime and drug trafficking present a significant threat to development and stability in the region and beyond.
Top priorities
- Creating thousands of jobs and making it easier for women to start their own businesses
- Improving security by helping the police to tackle crime more effectively
- Helping people cope better with natural disasters and climate change
We will spend an average of £19 million per year in the Caribbean until 2015.