BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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1.
2.
No sign of any wish to become independent.
Present constitution as far advanced as it can be without
a commitment to proceed to independence. (As the BVI Government
likes to have its cake and eat it, constitutional advance may
well be requested but will have to be refused).
3.
Economy doing well. Based on tourism (including yacht
activities) and financial centre activities. Local funds now
available for capital development; thus aid funds likely to be
switched to loan terms in near future.
4.
Personalities more important than politics, hence any
concerted approach to independence (or other major issue)
unlikely. Occasional and intemperate outbursts against criticism of HMG's few remaining powers.
5.
Local funds being used largely for vote-winning purposes, hence allegations that aid funds are inadequate.
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