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Court ruling protects land from developers in precedent for Caribbean

A retired teacher and marine biologist fighting the government win an appeal to protect Barbuda land

A top court has ruled that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have the right to challenge construction of an airstrip that critics say endangers fragile ecosystems and was begun without any permits. Tuesday's ruling by the Privy Council is considered a big win for a marine biologist and a retired teacher who launched a legal fight against the government of Antigua and Barbuda in July 2018. The government had argued that they were “busybodies” who had no standing to mount a legal fight. A spokesperson for the office of the prime minister and a representative for the development did not respond to messages seeking comment.

Barbuda residents win appeal to protect land from development in potential precedent for Caribbean

Barbuda residents granted legal right to challenge airport construction over environmental concerns

The Privy Council in London has ruled in favor of two residents of Barbuda, John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank, allowing them to challenge the construction of an airport.

A retired teacher and marine biologist fighting the government win an appeal to protect Barbuda land – Metro US

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A top court in London ruled Tuesday that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have the right to challenge construction of an airstrip that critics say endangers fragile ecosystems and was begun without any permits. The ruling by the Privy Council is considered a big win […]