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Slaves were given an island over 150 years ago. Then Irma struck

By Jean Chemnick, From E&E First of a two-part series. Click here to read the second part. Last year’s devastating hurricanes may have swept away one of the world’s few examples of slavery reparations. The 1,800 residents of Barbuda can…

Barbuda celebrates the third anniversary of creation of marine sanctuaries

From Caribbean News Now CODRINGTON, Barbuda — In 2014, the Barbuda Council established marine reserves and no-net zones to protect and replenish the island’s marine environment. This August marks the third anniversary of the creation of Barbuda’s marine sanctuaries. Three…

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Barbuda sets a new standard for marine protection in the Caribbean

From Huffington Post Imagine an aqua-blue ocean vista and a salty breeze blowing as you arrive in Barbuda. Barbuda is an incredible island, strung in a larger chain of the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean. Although it may be…