Committee takes note of the relevant United Nations resolutions regarding acts of self-determination in colonial Territories. (8) The Special Committee urges the administering Power to take all necessary measures to comply fully with the purposes and principles of the Charter, the Declaration and the relevant resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly relating to military activities and arrangements by colonial Powers in Territories under their administration. (9) The Special Committee urges the administering Power, in co-operation with the territorial Government, to take effective measures to continue to safeguard and guarantee the inalienable right of the people of the United States Virgin Islands to own and dispose of the natural resources of the Territory, including marine resources, and to establish and maintain control over the future development of those resources. -36-(10) The Special Committee calls upon the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system to continue to take all necessary measures to accelerate progress in the social and economic life of the Territory. (11) The Special Committee reaffirms the responsibility of the administering Power to continue to promote the economic and social development of the United States Virgin Islands and reiterates the importance of diversifying the Territory^ economy w3th a view to reducing its heavy economic dependence on the administering Power. (12) The Special Committee notes with concern the devastation caused by hurricane B^ugo to the Territory, particularly to its social and economic infrastructure and to the tourism and agricultural sectors. In this regard, the Committee urges the administering Power, member States and relevant agencies of the United Nations system to continue to contribute generously towards the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Territory in accordance with General Assembly resolution 44/99 of 11 December 1989. (13) The Special Committee takes due note of the concern consistently 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development and well-being of the United States Virgin Islands, with a specific emphasis on the natural resources, economy, and infrastructure of the territory. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a resolution or report from a United Nations committee.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief