Of the many articles written about Barbuda after Hurricane Irma, this one, by Mikki K Harris, a Barbudan descendant, is one of the best. She writes ‘Codrington Village sits adjacent to the Codrington Lagoon in Barbuda. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in September 2017, the Antigua and Barbuda government repealed the Barbuda Land Act, […]
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Jul
Jul
A letter has been sent (copied below) from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to the central Government of Antigua and Barbuda, asking them to provide more information on the luxury Barbuda Ocean Club development and nearby currently abandoned runway, following a representation to the UN from the people of Barbuda. […]
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Jun
Jun
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) have met with the Barbuda Council to discuss ways it will improve our energy resources, and give better resilience for future energy requirements for the island. Hurricane Irma destroyed 95% of the existing (inadequate and under-resourced) electricity and water supply on Barbuda, including the out-dated and unreliable diesel-generator power plant […]
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Jun
Jun
Our own local ngo BarbudangGO have successfully raised awareness of the plight of our oceans throughout the region, with their art competition and exhibition on World Ocean Day.
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Apr
Apr
Following a short, slightly angry and ultimately politically ridiculous dispute about the Chair of Council position, Jackie Frank was appointed and here are the other results. You can find information on the history and purpose of the Council on our Local Government pages.
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Apr
Apr
Melford Nicholas explains here on youtube rather unconvincingly why a new Barbuda Land Registry is necessary, but Barbudans are clear they will not comply with this or any further attempts to control Barbuda land until the outcome of the appeal of their land court case – to be considered by the Privy Council. This new […]
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Mar
Mar
A total of 3,645 votes were counted last night in the Council election – which saw a complete rejection of Antigua Labour Party (ALP) policies on Barbuda as all five seats went to the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM) – and indicating a turnout of almost one in three of the island’s population. However, newly elected […]
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Mar
Mar
The Council elections are coming up and as usual little changes : Tyrone Beazer, Mackiesha Desuza, Wesley Beazer, Heskieth Daniel and Kelcena George will run for ABLP. Wayde Burton, Melanie Beazer, Mackenzie Frank, Nadia George and Nico Antonia will represent the BPM.
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Mar
Mar
Phase Two of the EU-funded 5 million euro aid package for Barbuda is officially starting nearly FOUR YEARS after the people of Barbuda lost their homes to Hurricane Irma. The first phase – a partnership between the UNDP and the Antiguan government using some Barbudan builders, has already finished re-building the identical one-bedroom homes (pictured […]
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Jan
Jan
Judge Robertson has lifted the injunction against PLH who may now continue their work at Pametto Point building the golf course.This case will be appealed. Here is what the Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs think.