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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to pursue a major resort development in Barbuda, which would include a golf course and several hospitality-related facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on his weekly Browne and Browne Show<\/em> on Pointe FM, Mr Browne said the government is considering allocating approximately 200 acres of land on the island\u2019s west coast, possibly in the area of Goat Island, for the project.<\/p>

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\u201cThis is one of several major developments we are looking at for Barbuda,\u201d the Prime Minister said. \u201cThe idea is to create investment opportunities and jobs for Barbudans while boosting the island\u2019s tourism potential.\u201d<\/p>

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He indicated that the proposed project is still in the early stages of planning and that land identification and concept design are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement follows a broader push by the government to expand infrastructure and housing in Barbuda. Mr Browne reiterated that Barbudans will continue to be given preferential access to land in designated development zones, with residents able to purchase lots for EC$1, while non-Barbudan Antiguans would pay market rates.<\/p>

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The government has in recent years encouraged private sector investment on the island, which suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017. However, development efforts have been met with resistance from some members of the Barbuda Council and local residents, who have expressed concerns about environmental impacts and land rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Browne\u2019s latest proposal is expected to reignite debate over the future of land ownership and sustainable development on the island.<\/p>

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No formal planning documents or investor partners have yet been made public, and it remains unclear when the project could move forward.<\/p>

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