A/RES/58/108 A-B to future self-determination, independence is not a priority given the present socioeconomic status of the Territory; VIII Pitcairn Taking into account the unique nature of Pitcairn in terms of population and area, Welcoming the participation of a representative of the Mayor of Pitcairn in the Caribbean regional seminar at The Valley, Anguilla, from 20 to 22 May 2003, and taking note of the concerns expressed by him with regard to the ongoing court case in the Territory, 14 Requests the administering Power to continue its assistance for the improvement of the economic, social, educational and other conditions of the population of the Territory and to continue its discussions with the representatives of Pitcairn on how best to support its economic security; IX Saint Helena Taking into account the unique character of Saint Helena, its population and its natural resources, Aware of the efforts of the administering Power and the territorial authorities to improve the socio-economic conditions of the population of Saint Helena, in particular as regards food production, continuing high unemployment and limited transport and communications, Noting with concern the problem of unemployment on the island and the joint action of the administering Power and the territorial Government to deal with it, 1. Welcomes the acceptance by the administering Power of the majority of the proposals for constitutional change made by the territorial Government; 2. Requests the administering Power and relevant international organizations to continue to support the efforts of the territorial Government to address the socio-economic development challenges, including the high unemployment and the limited transport and communications problems; X Turks and Caicos Islands Noting that the People’s Democratic Movement was elected to a third consecutive term in the Legislative Council elections held in March 2003, Also noting the efforts by the Government of the Territory to strengthen financial management in the public sector, including efforts to increase revenue, _______________ 14 See A/58/23 (Part I), chap. II, annex, para. 27. For the final text, see Official Records of the General Assembly, Fifty-eighth Session, Supplement No. 23. 12