countrymen lead is indicative that we are neither down-trodden nor afraid to tell the world how we wish to conduct our own affairs. The Falkland Islands Constitution Order of 1985 states that •All peoples have the right to self-determination and by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their econmic, social and cultural developnent." Our Constitution further states that "the realization of the right of self-determination must be promoted and respected in conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations." BCT/cw A/AC.l,09/pY.1369 18 (Mr. · Clifton) Despite the opinion of sane who are quite ignorant of the facts of living in the Islands, Falkland Islanders <b not suffer hardship or isolation because of not having a relationship with Argentina. Successful economic developnent and diversification, whilst maintaining the Islands' traditional way of life, have resulted in a decreasing dependence on external sources. We have our own sophisticated and modern 28-bed hospital, which in addition to serving the Islands' needs provides for the many thousands of foreign fishermen who work offshore1 we enjoy a twice-weekly air service to the United Kingdom, where we maintain and promote our social, canmercial, cultural an:I political links; we have improved educational facilitie s and are shortly to build a modern secondary school at a cost of 10 million pounds whim will further reduce external educational dependence. The latter and other current civilian construction projects are paid for solely from the revenue of the Falkland Islands. The Islands no longer have to rely on economic aid packages such as those provided by Her Majesty's Governm ent during the five-year period 1983 to 1988. We still enjoy limited external funding, primarily in the form of agricultural and educational grants, but we are otherwise entirely econauically independent. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement of self-determination and economic independence by the Falkland Islands. It highlights the islands' achievements in developing their own economy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, as well as their independence from external funding and aid. The text also touches on the islands' relationships with the UK and the international community.

**Category**
Economy, Education, Health