11.   As British colonies, they had devised their own voting rules, and they were loathe to lose that authority.

12.   Because there are so many of them, the all-inclusive resorts have fueled a bitter debate among locals about the future of the former British colony.

13.   Both banks earn much of their income in the former British colony.

14.   A. Brokers in former British colonies operate under strict rules, and you are not likely to get ripped off.

15.   Albert Chan sold his Hong Kong apartment last year, planning to emigrate before the British colony returned to Chinese rule.

16.   All this comes at a delicate time for this British colony, which will return to Chinese rule next July.

17.   Both companies make much of their earnings in the former British colony.

18.   British companies are leading those making plans for India, as many were operating in the former British colony for more than a century before nationalization.

19.   Bulwer- Lytton also served in Parliament and was secretary for the British colonies.

20.   But executives here say the former British colony remains one of the worst offenders in Asia for copyright violations.