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Barbuda Council member Devon Warner opposes government plans to sell Barbuda lands, warning of potential civil unrest if communal land ownership is disrupted.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne insists land sales are crucial for economic growth but faces Council resistance due to cultural and ancestral concerns.<\/p>\n

Tensions persist as both sides remain at odds over land ownership, with Warner cautioning against the Prime Minister’s approach, fearing civil unrest. Browne asserts the Cabinet’s authority over land matters but vows to uphold law and order.<\/p>

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The dispute stems from the 2015 Paradise Found Act, reigniting the debate over land ownership.<\/p>

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While the Council opposes outright sales, they are open to leasing options, yet a resolution remains elusive.<\/p>\n

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