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: …
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Information Access Concerns Plague 8,000-Room Hotel Project in Jamaica
Information Access Concerns Plague 8,000-Room Hotel Project in Jamaica Information access concerns plague Amaterra’s 8,000-room hotel project in Trelawny. Environmentalists warn that relying on EIAs from over a decade ago is risky and ignores crucial issues like climate change. Key points: EIA shelf life expired: Assessments done in 2005-2007 no longer reflect current environmental conditions, …
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Lack of EIA for East-West Road in the Cayman Islands Raises Concerns about Access to Information and Environmental Impact
Concerns over transparency surround Cayman’s East-West Arterial Road due to incomplete environmental studies. Public demands a full EIA to assess risks before construction damages mangroves and water sources. Rushing the project risks long-term harm, and alternative solutions like improved public transport are urged.
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.
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, Editor: Williams, A. 2003. Published by Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA [Link to full document] Critical Issues : Unofficial land tenure systems are as significant as …
Displacement of the Bernard Lodge Farmers
The Bernard Lodge area, once home to sugar plantations, in recent history has been a source of livelihood for hundreds of Jamaican farmers , on island of only 19% arable land. Since January 2021, the government of Jamaica has begun the displacement of the farmers in favor of a project to convert agricultural land to housing …
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Natural Challenges to Food Security Exacerbated by Lack of Food Sovereignty
Puerto Rico faces a complex food security situation, with approximately 40% of its population experiencing some level of food insecurity. This vulnerability stems from various factors, including a reliance on imported food, particulars of its relationship to the US, limited agricultural land, and a history of natural disasters. Reliance on Imported Food Puerto Rico’s food …
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The Maya People’s Ongoing Struggle to Secure Their Land Rights
In 2015, a landmark ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recognized the customary land rights of the Maya people of Belize, a historic victory for Indigenous communities across the region. However, the implementation of this ruling has been fraught with challenges, as the Maya people continue to grapple with the Belizean government to …
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Proposed $200 Million USD Transformation of Port Loyola Community Without Community Consultation
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 …
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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