Mention must also be made of the increase in tourist travel to our Islands. we have continued to expand in that area. Within the past decade, but especially in the past four years, hotels, guest-houses, shops, cafes and restaurants have flourished. We shall oontinue to promote and support such worthy enterprises. A comprehensive development programme to create new roads, services, telecommunications, a new senior school and extensions to the junior and primary schools, a swimming pool and a community centre has been under way foe some years. An important component is the programme to extend and build roads throughout the Islands over the next five years. That will offer greater potential for the future expansion of our development programme to improve our eoonomy. Regarding education, a new comprehensive senior school will enable students to remain at home instead of attending schools overseas; We will oontinue to encourage our students to attend colleges or universities for advanced studies and qualifications. That has been part of our Government's programme for many years. In addition, we have sent and will continue to send our young people overseas to attend specialist studies and training to enable them to gain necessary qualifications. A number of senior posts have already been filled by local people. Within two years, our internal air service will oonsist entirely of local pilots, technicians, engineers and administrative staff. As with every developing country, it takes time for people to obtain the necessary skills and professionalism to fill such ~ositions as medical and nursing staff, teachers and civil engineers, to name but a few. We are endeavouring to do that t:oday. Criticism of the Falkland Islands is often made by people out of touch with the realities of life within the Falkland Islands~ We, as the Government, decide 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development and growth of the Falkland Islands, specifically mentioning infrastructure, education, and human resource development. It highlights the expansion of tourist travel, the creation of new roads and services, and the promotion of local businesses. The text also touches on education, mentioning the establishment of new schools and the training of local students to fill senior positions.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Transport and communication