1.   But when crime is mixed with the images of beaches splashed by tropical sunsets, this U.S. territory suffers.

2.   The debate arises while the U.S. territory is suffering a surge in crime that has dissuaded some of the visitors who provided its biggest source of income.

3.   The territory is suffering from a loss of its traditionally strong self-confidence as it slides into recession.

4.   The territory is suffering from a loss of its traditionally strong self-confidence as it slides along with much of Asia into recession.

5.   The territory suffers little crime and there has been no noticeable increase except for some recent burglaries on the main islands, Grand Turk and Providenciales.

6.   The United Nations has never recognised Indonesian sovereignty and the territory has suffered prolonged unrest.