Caribbean islands?

Question

Are the Carribean islands considered third world (non developing) countries??

Pardon my faux pas, I meant underdeveloped country, not non-developing.
I'm having one of my blonde days

Answer 1

Sadly, the answer is yes.

From the 1600's through the 1800's, and on into the early 1900's European nations (and the US) pulled millions of dollars worth of resources from the Caribbean. Sugar from sugarcane, Rubber, Chocolate, Vanilla. The UK in one year from one country Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, pulled in about 30 million pounds worth of sugar which they then sold all over the world. And they had lots of Islands. This money funded their industrial revolution. That money if converted into todays terms, would be something like 45 Billion pounds.

When it became politically incorrect to own these countries, they pulled out their infrastructure, and most of the money, and left the people to get on with it. They didn't return any of the Billions of dollars they had stolen from the indigenous people, neither did they give reparations to the thousands of people who were ripped from their homelands to work as slaves in those islands.

And people wonder why those in the Caribbean get so upset.

Answer 2

Barbados is NOT difficult to reach. We are the hub of the Caribbean with many connecting flights to other islands in the Caribbean. Many large jets fly here as opposed to some other islands since their airports are too small and we can accommodate them. All the things that you mention you will get here including safety, the best beaches, great facilities, and beautiful weather to name a few. Obviously there will be some showers but nothing to stop you from enjoying yourself. Just because a place has a crazy nightlife that does not mean that it will not be ideal not that I am saying that here is like that. Our night life is rich that elder people can still enjoy. Obviously you do not want the clubs or discos bit there are still some places you all can go to. Some places that you can visit are Tropical Spectacular which is a dinner and floor show, Harbour Master is a pleasure cruise (dinner cruise) and Oistins. The best time to go to Oistins (fishing town in Christ Church) is a Friday night. You can go to have a meal of grilled fish, grilled potatoes and tartar Sauce (Fish Net Restaurant). Afterward you can go to the bar on the right Lexxie's and see the people dancing in the open air or inside. The folks can even join in as well since it is oldies music. The hotels are quite safe so you should be able to leave them and go and enjoy yourselves. I hope you consider choosing Barbados.

Answer 3

It depends on the island, there is a vast difference economically and culturally across various islands. Ranked by per capita GDP two of the world's top ten are Caribbean Island states, including the top spot, that goes to Bermuda.

But also included in that list is this hemisphere's poorest nation, Haiti (ranked 187).

Answer 4

Yes, that is what they are called. Third world countries. But some of them aren't so under developed now a days.

Answer 5

Most countries in the carribean are considered to be developing countries (which is the correct term for "third-world" status you are referring to). The only exceptions I would consider, there is no official list mind you, would be definitely puerto rico and to a lesser extent jamaica.

Answer 6

Yes..........developing, third world country. Mainly because we were once colonies of first world countries like England and France.

Answer 7

Under the Constitution adopted at independence on November 3, 1978, the president is head of state and is appointed by the prime minister following consultation with the leader of the opposition. Executive authority is vested in the president, but in the exercise of most of his executive functions the president is required to "act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or a Minister acting under the general authority of Cabinet." The prime minister is the head of government and in that capacity is the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. Ministers are chosen by the prime minister from a group composed of the elected members of the country's unicameral parliament and senators appointed by the prime minister.

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Answer 8

I would say I'd rather go to the Caribbean than any other 3rd-world country!

Answer 9

well i live in the caribbean and they are called developing country we may not have all the high towers and all that fansy stuff america have but its beautiful, clean and peaceful and a whole different experience u can ever imaging

Answer 10

yes, they are considered third world countries which means they are developing countries.