Barbuda Residents Win Legal Battle to Challenge Airport Construction

A London court's ruling empowers two Barbuda residents to contest the development of an airstrip, highlighting environmental concerns and lack of permits.

The Privy Council in London ruled that two Barbuda residents, a marine biologist and a retired teacher, have the legal right to challenge the construction of an airport on environmental grounds.
The court's decision is seen as a significant victory for environmental activists and is expected to set a precedent for other Caribbean nations.
The construction, initiated by U.S. billionaire John Paul DeJoria and others, involves building upscale homes, a golf course, and a natural gas facility on protected wetland.
The development began without an environmental impact assessment, a license from the Barbuda Council, or public notification.
The ruling could lead to the restoration of the land to its original state if the government's Development Control Authority acted outside of its power.