appropriate, with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In December 1989, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) embarked on advisory services for the establishment of fishing industries in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. 8. In the aftermath of hurricane Hugo, which devastated five countries of the Caribbean region in September 1989, FAO dispatched a special mission to the area, where, according to its findings, the British Virgin Islands sustained damages amounting to $1.3 million and Montserrat, $5.8 million. Up to 32 and 35 per cent, respectively, of fisheries, the primary economic activity in the two Territories, were severely damaged. On the basis of the mission report, FAO provided emergency assistance to the British Virgin Islands amounting to $599,250 and to Montserrat, $4,559,850, over and above the existing allocations. UNDP also provided $400,000 from the Special Programme Resources to assist members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, including the British Virgin Islands and Montserrat. 9. The Council President draws attention to the extremely fragile economies of these small island Territories and stresses the continuing critical needs of their people. While noting with appreciation the increased assistance being rendered to them, the President appeals to the specialized agencies and other organizations concerned to focus their renewed attention on the remaining Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories so as to expand and increase their assistance programmes to them. The Council President is particularly mindful of the pressing need for external assistance of a number of small dependent Territories for which no IPF had yet been established. The need for assistance to those Territories in ensuring the advancement of their inhabitants in political, economic, social and educational areas is extremely acute. 10. Renewed efforts must be made to secure an increased flow of funds required for the preparation of the programmes of assistance and, in particular, for the support 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the provision of assistance to small island territories in the Caribbean region, particularly after the devastating effects of Hurricane Hugo. The assistance includes emergency aid for fisheries and economic development, as well as appeals for increased funding for development programs. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on economic development and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief