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Bermudian Government and help with consular services for a
period of, say, 5 years might help to overcome Bermudian
reluctance.
ii) British Virgin Iskands.
New constitution providing
a greater degree of internal responsibility introduced in 1977.
Islanders cautious regarding independence following 1971
recession which seriously affected their main industry-tourism.
Should we withdraw from budgetary aid ?. Should BVI
link with USVI. ?. Would a substantial Golden Handshake
encourage BVI to seek independence (but probably not before
1980/81)
111) Cayman Islands.
Financially independent.
UK Mission to Caymans in May 1977 recognosed islanders
determination to remain a Dependent Territory.
Would a substaħtial' Golden Handshake' and a promise
of help with consular services and UK Missions to help as a
channel for communications for a given period, encourage them
to go for independence ?.
iv) Montserrat
No destre for independence
Would a substantial 'Golden Handshake' and a promise of
assistance with consular services and UK Missions to to help
as a channel for communications for a given period encourage
them to go for independence ?,
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v) Turks and Caicos Islands.
ExCo have indicated that they
want ISG only.
Would they consider a a financial settlement of say
810 m. sufficient inducement to go for independence ?.
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