Hmmm… The Barbuda Council have granted all kinds of lands free to Barbudans for centuries, keeping their own oral and written land registry, and in some cases individually accepting back-handers and/or favours for allocating land to others at preferential rates in return for things like Christmas Dinner, a ‘Council’ Truck, a Helicopter Ride etc etc. […]
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02
Oct
Oct
‘The first home, dubbed the Abercorn Residence, would be a sprawling 15,000 square feet edifice consisting of several small wood-frame structures. The second – even larger at 16,000 square feet – is named the DeJoria residence and would be constructed within three to four years if given the green light’. Are these people insane? Of […]
30
Sep
Sep
Well, it all belongs to me, said ever-charming Gaston Brown to King Charles at that widely promoted audience in the UK, where (after several attempts to meet, because we know the PM of Antigua has been busy recently, what with the Queen’s funeral and the ‘shall we ditch the monarchy’ meeting with Jacinda Adern) the […]
14
Jun
Jun
The devastating decision of the Privy Council to dismiss the appeal of Barbudans in the Paradise Found case has delighted an avaricious Antiguan government and set back our fight for justice and self-determination. Here is the full Privy Council judgement and within that, the PC said this: ‘In particular, if the claimants had established, contrary […]
30
May
May
Caribana is back on Barbuda, after years of waiting since the ravages of the hurricane and covid. It will feature a ‘Little Mr and Miss Barbuda’ pageant that will take place on June 3rd and a fishing tournament in honour of Barbudan fisher – Johnny DeSouza – will be on the 4th. Chairperson of the […]
08
Sep
Sep
Barbudan doctor, Dr Deazle asked for equipment to outfit a space for a laboratory on Barbuda on Pointe FM, accompanied by Antigua Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph. He explained to Antiguans that providing everyday tests such as complete blood count, INR (which measures the time for the blood to clot), a basic metabolic panel […]
05
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 […]
15
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.
11
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 […]
30
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 […]