Barbuda land registry set for 2026 launch as Cabinet approves transition plan

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The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving ahead with plans to establish a dedicated Land Registry in Barbuda, following Cabinet approval of measures aimed at improving land administration and property records on the island.

Cabinet was informed that the land adjudication process in Barbuda is nearing completion, with the new registry expected to be formally launched by 31 August 2026.

During an initial transition phase, Cabinet approved a centralised management arrangement under the existing Land Registry in Antigua. Under this model, Barbuda’s land records will be created, maintained and managed through the current system while staff, expertise and infrastructure are gradually strengthened.

Officials said the approach is intended to avoid operational challenges that could arise from setting up a fully independent office in Barbuda within a short timeframe. Staffing, infrastructure, procurement and training were among the considerations.

While management will remain centralised at first, Cabinet has also agreed to further assess the possible establishment of a satellite registry office in Barbuda if demand increases.

Preparations are now underway for recruitment, training and staffing support, with interim measures such as remote learning platforms and temporary facilities expected to assist the rollout.

The government said the Barbuda Land Registry will improve access to land services, strengthen confidence in property transactions and enhance legal certainty over ownership records.

The development comes as authorities also progress plans to make land available to Barbudans for $1, with 216 acres at Louis Hill being prepared for clearing and future sale under the initiative.

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10 COMMENTS

  2. “…LEGAL certainty over ownership records.”

    Good. I cannot go to the bank for a loan and say “Trevor tell me de land is mine” and expect to borrow money to finance my business plan without a LEGAL document of OWNERSHIP.

  3. Whether they vote for the governor not the government will still do what it got to do for Barbudans

  4. This is another land grab by this corrupt ALP government. They want to thief to land and sell it off to their foreigners.

  6. “…the claimants have NO REALISTIC PROSPECT OF SUCCEEDING in their claim under section 9(1) of the CONSTITUTION!!!

    “The Court found that the Appellants did NOT have a PERSONAL RIGHT of property in the leased land. Rather, the Land Act provided a SCHEME for the collective rights of Barbudan people as a class”

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  7. How come no other twin island nations in the Caribbean have such controversies?
    This disrespect of the indigenous people of the land must be stopped.

    Greed will always be the downfall of humans.
    Where are we going with all this grabbing anyway?

  8. Did Barbuda’s say they wanted this? Was there a referendum? B ecause certainly it wasn’t the elections gave them permission where they had 61% saying no to ALP’s candidate. I will look up or wait on the details of the bill to know what’s the damage or if they actually repaired an issue of the current land act that provides the right to use the land for housing needs as they like. If that is dismantled I wouldn’t be surprised if in my lifetime I see Barbuda looking like South Africa

  9. @Young Antiguan Communist

    A referendum is NOT needed since the land is OWNED BY THE CROWN!!!

  10. @Don’t Get It Twisted

    Sorry? What’s the argument to support that? I don’t see it being in the Barbuda land act that was in place?

    No. 23 of2007.
    Sections
    1. Short title
    2. Interpretation
    3
    THE BARBUDA LAND ACT, 2007
    ARRANGEMENT
    PART 1: PRELIMINARY
    The BarbudaLandAct, 2007.
    PART II: THE OWNERSHIP OF LAND lN BARBUDA
    3. Barbuda land is owned in common by Barbudans
    4. Land held for public purposes
    5. No sale or prescription
    6. Leases of land for major developments

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