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. […]
Tag Archives: local politics
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Oct
Oct
As the 40th anniversary of Independence Day approaches we reflect on 40 years of neglect and exploitation of Barbuda by the Antigua government. There is nothing to celebrate here.
19
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. […]
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 […]
14
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 […]
28
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.
28
Jan
Jan
It has been a long established fact that Barbudans contribute substantially to the twin-island state economy and was confirmed when Peter Hill, an economist working with Council, looked at and compared the figures (our cost of living) and effectively argued our case. This ‘tax’ comes back to Barbudans as a subvention – although it has […]
04
Dec
Dec
The court case brought against Council members Devon Warner and Secretary of Council Paul Nedd and other local people has been adjourned until the outcome of the injunction against PLH trying to build a golf course is resolved. What a waste of time and public money this whole business is. Trespassing on your own land? […]