Question: The situation for others, with no access to dollars, has turned increasingly desperate.
People have not become desperate.

Answer: no

Question: Scenes from the James Bond film Live and Let Die were filmed here.
This area has no interest for filmmakers.

Answer: no

Question: Or does he make an exception when the witness is himself?
He always takes responsibility, and has yet to except himself, even as a witness.

Answer:
no