Barbuda crisis
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The Barbuda crisis began on 6 September 2017 following the passing of Hurricane Irma directly over the island, destroying over 90% of Barbuda's infrastructure. Following this, all of Barbuda's populat
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Chief of Defence Staff Visits Barbuda Radar Facility
A residential street in Codrington following the direct hit by Hurricane Irma
Barbuda Land Acts
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The Barbuda Land Acts establish that the citizens of Barbuda communally own the land. The act specifies that residents must provide consent for major development projects on the island. The Government
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…as part of a national coalition government, during which ties between the islands reached their modern peak and the Barbudan communal land system was enshrined into law. In 2014, Gaston Browne was elected prime minister as part of the Labour Party, promising to transform Barbuda into the country's "breadbasket". The…
The aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Barbuda.