d. Manufacturing
 The manufacturing sector has increased rapidly within recent years because of in-
creased production and addition of new industries. As a result, a wide range of products
are now being manufactured for local consumption and the export market. Pioneer indus-
tries have made a great contribution to this increase.

 The 1957 Census of Industry revealed that the gross output of pioneer industries in-
creased from $5.2 million in 1953 to $23.1 million in 1957. Since the 1957 census several
industries, including the fertilizer industry, have been granted pioneer status, and sig-
nificant increases are expected. As of December, 1961, 79 pioneer establishments were
in operation.

 Projections for this sector were based on expansion plans announced by some of the
large firms as well as information obtained from the Industrial Development Corporation
on industries applying for pioneer status. Assumptions were also made concerning in-
creases which might be expected as a result of the growth of other sectors. The index of
growth is as follows:

 1959 1965 1970 1975

 Index 100 197 257 308


 e. Transport and communication
 The transport problem in the islands is very perplexing and within the past five years
 has been investigated by commissions and consultants appointed by government.

 The serious defect in the system is the competition between the "route" taxis and the
 buses and railways (including in the public utilities sector). The latter modes of trans-
 portation annually incur a deficit. There are other contributing factors, but competition
 is considered to be the principal reason. Some of the remedies suggested are: (a) zon-
 ing the "route" taxis, (b) limiting the number of such taxis. It must also be stated that
 the increase in the number of motor vehicles (in 1960 the total motor vehicles licensed
 were 40,988 compared with 35,536 in 1959) poses a serious traffic problem. An early
 solution to the problem is necessary.

 British West Indian Airways, which has recently been acquired by the government,
 remains in this sector as there may be changes in ownership or partnership during the
 period covered by the projections.

 In spite of the difficulties discussed above, the transport system will continue to grow,
 not only to accommodate the expansion in the productive sectors but also because of conti-
 nuing government activity. It will also be enhanced by the increase in population as well
 as its mobility.

 Finally, in assessing the projections indicated below, consideration must be taken of
 the fact that transportation carried out on their own account by enterprises is excluded.
 The index of growth is as follows: