Update from court: Barbudan land defenders John Mussington and Jackie Frank were in court on Monday for the full hearing of their case challenging the #Antigua and #Barbuda authorities over the development of the damaging additional #airport on the island. 1/3
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Land defenders John and Jackie share an update after their full hearing to challenge the unlawfully built airport for private jets on #Barbuda.
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An independent expert consulted stated the EIA was “of unusually poor quality. They fail to adhere to some of the most basic practices that are required for scientific credibility”
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⚖️Today: Barbudan Land defenders, John and Jackie will be in court fighting the additional airport developed for the ultra wealthy's private jets, on pristine forest, without community consultation and necessary approval process.
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Barbudan land defenders John Mussington and Jackie Frank were in court yesterday for the full hearing of their case challenging the Antigua and Barbuda
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Monday 1 June, John Mussington and Jackie Frank will be in the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda for a full hearing of their challenge against the
The strength of their case was evident, with the defendant authorities admitting they unlawfully failed to consult the public on the building of the airport.
There were multiple key failures identified by independent scientific experts, in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) provided. 2/3
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The rights of people in Barbuda to live on and access their lands, are being eroded by companies seeking to exploit the coastline for profit.
We're supporting their fight to defend land rights and fragile ecosystems for future generations. #Caribbeanlandgrabs
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