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In 2013, the Government of Pitcairn and Her Majesty's Government commissioned two
independent pieces of analysis. One into the appetite amongst the Pitcairn diaspora
for return to the island, and the other on the broader economic potential of the island.
Both reports recognised that unless the population of the island increases, it will
be a challenge to maintain the longer-term sustainability of Pitcairn. Her Majesty's
Government fully supports the economic development of the Pitcairn Islands. The Government
of Pitcairn has recently worked up a new Strategic Development Plan and a repopulation
plan, and Her Majesty’s Government has given advice on both these documents. The Pitcairn
Island Council is currently reconsidering those documents alongside HMG’s advice.
We will continue to work in partnership with the Government of Pitcairn to support
the community in Pitcairn as we consider longer-term options for the island. Given
the acute challenges Pitcairn faces, a new office of Administrator will replace the
current role of Governor’s Representative on the island by the end of the year to
provide more assistance at this critical stage.
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