While the archipelago is known as a tourist destination for its pristine beaches and luxury hotels, the majority of local people struggle with high unemployment even as poverty has slightly decreased, according to The World Bank.
Ingawa visiwa hivyo vinafahamika kuvutia watalii wengi shauri ya kuwa na fukwe na hoteli kubwa za kifahari, wenyeji wengi wanateseka na ukosefu mkubwa wa kazi ingawa takwimu zilizotolewa na Benki ya Dunia zinaonesha kuwa umasikini umepungua kidogo visiwani humo.