In Belize, a proposed $200 million USD development project by Waterloo Investments Holdings Ltd. sparked controversy and ignited community opposition due to a lack of transparency, consultation with the affected communities, and sheds lights on weaknesses of Belize’s environmental laws. The project, which encompasses a Port of Belize Cargo Expansion, Cruise Terminal, and Cruise Terminal …
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Community Power Prevails over Cruise Port Proposal in the Cayman Islands
In the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the Cayman Islands have long been renowned for their pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. However, in recent years, the islands have faced a growing debate over the potential development of a cruise port in George Town, the capital of Grand Cayman. The proposed cruise port, …
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Haitian Food Insecurity Fueled by Foreign Land Grabs
Haiti, a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage and captivating natural beauty, is grappling with a stark and persistent challenge: food insecurity. Amidst this crisis lies a complex interplay of factors, one of which stands out as a significant contributor: foreign land grabs. The acquisition of fertile Haitian lands by foreign entities, often at …
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SCT Network In Solidarity with Barbuda
The Stronger Caribbean Together (SCT) network members extend their solidarity and support to the coalition of Barbudans as their case as to whether they should be able to make queries about decisions made by the National Antiguan government commences at the Privy Council on November 8, 2023.
Tet Kole Haiti Interview 2023
In this podcast episode we highlight our partner Tet Kole, a Haitian peasant movement which fights for land rights, food sovereignty, and resources for small farmers. They struggle with limited government support and disasters. External aid groups prioritize handouts over helping Haitians grow their own food. Tet Kole seeks training, collaboration, and long-term projects to empower Haitian peasants. Many resources exist in Haiti, but the Haitian people aren’t benefiting.
Stronger Caribbean Together Expresses Solidarity with the People of Maui
Eng Kre Esp Press Release: Stronger Caribbean Together Expresses Solidarity with the People of Maui August 23, 2023 The Stronger Caribbean Together (SCT) network, a regional solidarity network for food, land and climate justice, consisting of frontline community organizations across the Caribbean, expresses its solidarity with the people of Maui, and specifically those of Lāhainā …
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Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
Introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or an earthquake ruptures the terrain, and how those at the frontline have organized in response.
Voices from the Caribbean on Disaster Capitalism
During this discussion, we spoke about how they became familiar with the concept of disaster capitalism, some of the fundamental issues that enable disaster capitalism, and what networks like Stronger Caribbean Together provide to local grassroots mobilizing. Our guests also talk through how we might rethink the language and meaning of development in the Caribbean.
Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean
Eng Esp Kre Eng Questioning Disaster Capitalism in the Caribbean: What is it? Who does it hurt? How can we resist? This webinar offered an introduction to disaster’s impact and explained how its origins often come before a storm makes landfall or an earthquake ruptures the terrain, and how those at the frontline have organized …
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