Barbuda Council Decries Central Government’s Attempts to Fractionate Communal Lands The Barbuda Council’s call for a boycott against the government’s land adjudication process, which seeks to dismantle their island’s traditional communal land system, which has sustained and united Barbadians for generations. Facebook WhatsApp Why Communal Land Systems Matter Shared Prosperity and Security: Communal ownership ensures …
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Save Barbuda
Save Barbuda is a group advocating for environmental and social justice on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.. It fights through legal actions, raising awareness, and advocating for sustainable development that respects Barbudan rights and the environment.
The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Post-Irma Disaster and the Right to Act in Defense of their Territory Land Defenders at Cedar Tree Point. Source: https://www.glanlaw.org/caribbean-landgrabs Save Barbuda Movement A monumental victory for Barbuda and the entire Caribbean fighting U.S. developers in island-wide grab land post-Irma, stands as a demonstration to the indomitable spirit of grassroots initiatives …
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Communal Lands: A Model for Sustainable Resource Management and Cultural Identity
Communal Lands: A Model for Sustainable Resource Management and Cultural Identity Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Photo Credit: iStock thePicThing In the Caribbean, communal land systems have been historically utilized by communities to sustainably manage and preserve their natural resources while fostering social connections. These systems often stem from indigenous traditions and have adapted over time to …
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Privy Council Rules in Favor of Barbudans, John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank
The case is certain to have ripple effects throughout many cases in the region, including another in Barbuda and an upcoming trial for Stronger Caribbean Together members from the Grenada Land Actors.
Barbudan Fishermen Launch Legal Campaign for Codrington Lagoon
Barbudan Fishermen Launch Legal Campaign for Codrington Lagoon, An Important Source of Water and Food Two Barbudan residents are taking legal action against their government’s approval of permits for foreign investors to construct villas on 114 acres of protected wetlands in Codrington Lagoon National Park. The lawsuit, filed by local fisherman and tour guide George …
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Antigua Seaforth Beach & Mangroves Petition Raises Concerns over Transparency and Environmental Impact
Antigua Seaforth Beach & Mangroves Petition Raises Concerns over Transparency and Environmental Impact A petition calling for the protection of Seaforth Beach and its surrounding mangroves has gained hundreds of signatures overnight, highlighting concerns about access to information and the potential environmental impact of a planned Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development. Key points: Limited transparency: …
Unveiling Barbuda’s Struggle
Barbuda is a small island fighting against a tidal wave of change. But this isn’t just any change – it’s the upheaval caused by disaster capitalism, a practice that exploits catastrophe for private gains. As hurricanes grow fiercer and climate change tightens its grip, the resilience of this unique community is being tested like never before.
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.
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.
