Cedar Tree Point News Today

By Robert Andre Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com A Barbudan landowner has filed two legal challenges with the support of the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) against developers of the Rosewood Hotel and the Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) development. Expected to be built on at least 85 acres of Barbudan beachfront land,…

A planning row between a London developer and a protective local community has raged for six years on Barbuda, write Senior Climate Correspondent Louise Boyle and Investigations Editor David Cohen

A planning row between a London developer and a protective local community has raged for six years on Barbuda, write Senior Climate Correspondent Louise Boyle and Investigations Editor David Cohen

By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Construction work at Cedar Tree Point continues to attract controversy among Barbudans who claim the development infringes on their livelihoods, including those who earn a living from the nearby frigate bird sanctuary. A group of Barbudans recently planned a group inspection in “opposition of the…

By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com Central government could soon be facing off once again with the Barbudan people in court - this time over the Cedar Tree Point development. The proposed development in the north-west of the island spans almost 114 acres, with 98 of them comprising a so-called ‘security buffer’…

Listed by Joshua Deaner Welcome to this spectacular property in the much-desired Freeman Plat. This oversized 4661 sq. ft. home has 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, with gorgeous historic details throughout. Upon entering you are greeted by a large foyer with coffered ceilings, intricate inlaid wood floors, gas fireplace and window seat. Also, on this floor is a formal living room with a built-in bookcase, a formal dining room with gas fireplace, a wet bar, and pantry. The kitchen has granite countert...

Int’l lawyers request investigation of wetland destruction on Barbuda Spread the love By Elesha George The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) has submitted a complaint to the RAMSAR Secretariat, requesting that the body investigates the destruction of wetlands in the Codrington Lagoon National Park on Barbuda. GLAN, in a release, said it submitted evidence of the destruction to the Geneva-based body that oversees the implementation of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance to ...