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Barbuda Council Rejects Land Adjudication Process, Asserts Land Ownership Rights<\/strong><\/p>

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The Barbuda Council has re-issued a press release in response to the government\u2019s land adjudication process, rejecting what it describes as an attempt to circumvent the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The press release originally dated 17 April 2024, was published again today, the Council stated that it represents the people of Barbuda, \u201cwho are the owners of the lands of Barbuda.\u201d<\/p>

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It criticised the government\u2019s use of the Land Adjudication Act and other legislation, arguing these laws \u201cdo not supersede the Local Government Act\u201d and asserting that any attempt to register and sell the island\u2019s lands \u201cwill not be accepted or allowed.\u201d<\/p>

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The Council cited the Barbuda Local Government Act of 1976, which it said empowers the Council to administer the island. Reaffirming its stance, the statement concluded, \u201cBarbuda\u2019s Lands are NOT for Sale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government, however, has pressed ahead with the land adjudication process, claiming it is critical to ensuring proper land documentation and security.<\/p>

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In a January 6, 2025, statement, the government highlighted progress in delivering Section 5 and Section 6 notices under the Land Adjudication Act. Notices and registration forms have been made available at public offices, including the Barbuda Police Station, Antigua Commercial Bank, and the Barbuda Electoral Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are being encouraged to participate in the process, which divides Barbuda into nine registration sections, including Palmetto, Salt Lake, and the North Coast. <\/p>

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Officials say the initiative is key to resolving ownership disputes and supporting development.<\/p>

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This disagreement marks the latest in a series of disputes over land ownership in Barbuda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Council maintains that Barbuda\u2019s communal land ownership system, enshrined in the Local Government Act, is protected by the Constitution and cannot be overridden by national laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government plans to further explain the process in a public interview with the Adjudication Committee on 8 January, but the Council\u2019s firm rejection underscores the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the Council remains resolute in its position: Barbuda\u2019s lands are not for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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