The British Nationality Act 1981 reclassified Saint Helena and the other Crown colonies as British Dependent Territories. The islanders lost their right of abode in Britain. For the next 20 years, many could find only low-paid work with the island government, and the only available employment outside Saint Helena was on the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island. The Development and Economic Planning Department, which still operates, was formed in 1988 to contribute to raising the living standards of the people of Saint Helena. COUNT 4
QSN1 What right was lost by the citizen of the islands due to the act? ANS1 right of abode in Britain QSN2 What department was formed to help raise the living standards of the citizens in Saint Helena? ANS2 The Development and Economic Planning Department QSN3 What year was the Development and Economic Planning Department formed? ANS3 1988 QSN4 Where was the only work outside of Saint Helena located? ANS4 Falkland Islands and Ascension Island