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The economy, after weathering the storms of riots and work stoppages, is still sufficiently robust to accept the adjustments required by devaluation and we can at least express a cautious optimism that economic confidence in the Colony will continue to be maintained.
37. Public morale is good except perhaps amongst the educated young, to whom 1997 is a real date and a time when they expect to be in the prime of life. The events of last year have undoubtedly aroused or re-aroused in many of them a most anxious and understandable questioning of what the future may hold for them here. On this they seek answers with increasing urgency from their elders and from the Government, but they find no satisfaction.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
G. M. THOMSON, M.P.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
druch reuch
"GOVERNOR.
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