A FEW MONTHS after he became Barbados’ top diplomat at the United Nations (UN) in New York, Tony Marshall has articulated a diplomatic vision for the country at the world body where his birthplace was once said “to punch above its weight.”
By using that boxing metaphor several years ago, Kofi Annan, perhaps the most outstanding UN Secretary-General of the past half century, had indicated in Bridgetown back then that Barbados had garnered more influence than its size would otherwise gave allowed. 
“I would like to see Barbados assume more strategic leadership roles” in the UN, was the way Marshall, a retired banker and former Senator, put it. “Of course, that can include seeking a seat on the UN Security Council,” the most powerful arm of the global organisation.
“One of my ambitions is to place Barbados in a more favourable position on the international scene,” added Marshall. “In other words, I would like to see Barbados in a position to assume more strategic and leadership roles at the UN.”
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