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Why no solution on the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary?
(click photo for large) Deliberate destruction of a RAMSAR Treaty natural wetlands The last mangrove swamp in Barbados is being deliberately destroyed by the Barbados government – so that private interests (read ‘friends of the ruling party’) can benefit financially … Continue reading →
Charges against CZMU Director politically motivated by election, ongoing Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary litigation?
Why now? Why not charge Brewster years ago? Barbados Today is reporting ‘insiders’ say that six charges are pending against CZMU Director Dr. Leo Brewster, but this is years after Brewster’s corrupt activities came to light. Why charges now? Why … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Corruption, Barbados Crime
New IADB coastal environment loan: Will Barbados now repair the Graeme Hall sluice gate?
Graeme Hall wetlands being destroyed for want of a sluice gate Congratulations, folks… we got another loan! I’ve lost track of how many hundreds of millions of dollars our grandchildren owe to the IADB and other global bodies. Does anybody … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Environment, Nature
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Environment, Graeme Hall National Park, Graeme Hall Wetlands
Founder of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary named Queen’s Counsel in Canada
Peter Allard has been named Queen’s Counsel by the Province of British Columbia. The Canadian businessman, lawyer and philanthropist is the founder and owner of the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary in Barbados. This is the second time Allard has been … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Investment, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Peter Allard
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary re-opens for one day only
UPDATED: January 30, 2011 Whew! What a great day at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary. Lots of folks, lots of kids and lots of fun. The place was beautiful and you could tell the staff worked hard to get it … Continue reading →
Filed under Barbados, Barbados Tourism, Environment, Wildlife
Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Tourist Attractions, Environment, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Nature
Youths, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, save rare Osprey in Barbados
Bird’s mate never gave up. Soared above Graeme Hall every day calling for partner. Wildlife caretakers released an osprey back into the wild this past week after it had undergone rehabilitation for injuries and malnutrition. The osprey had been brought … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Wildlife, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Osprey
One day’s work on Graeme Hall sluice gate proves 15 years of neglect by Barbados Government
UPDATED: January 20, 2012 We see The Nation carried the Barbados Government Information Service announcement that Worthing Beach was to be closed on January 19th “while the sluice gates at the beach are opened for routine maintenance.” The last time … Continue reading →
Potential flooding forces Barbados Government to unblock Graeme Hall Wetlands sluice gate
Is it the power of blogs or a mere coincidence that late yesterday or early this morning government sent heavy equipment to remove sand from in front of the (Graeme Hall RAMSAR wetlands) sluice gate and in the canal to … Continue reading →
Dozens of contractors hired in Barbados Flood Prevention & Drainage plan – but the Graeme Hall wetlands sluice gate is still broken!
Has a political decision been made to not repair the Graeme Hall wetlands sluice gate? A reader sends us this quote from a government press conference carried by The Barbados Advocate and some commentary and a question: Has a political … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Environment, Barbados Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Barbados Political Corruption, Environment, Graeme Hall National Park, Political Corruption
Barbados Advocate accurately reports Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary press release!
Watchers of news media and political elites stunned as one of Barbados’ major newspapers apparently ceases censorship of story. For years the oldstream Barbados news media has censored and politically-spun stories about the environmental and foreign investment disaster at the … Continue reading →
Barbados Environment Minister caught lying again about Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary Dispute
Richard Nixon: “I am not a crook.” Bill Clinton: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” Environment Minister Denis Lowe: “Environment Minister, Dr. Denis Lowe says the re-opening of the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is up to the … Continue reading →
Wildbirds Conservation or Politics? US$30 million investment at Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary ignored – Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge declared “first” such project in Barbados
“BirdLife International has created Barbados’ first shorebird refuge at an abandoned shooting swamp at Woodbourne, close to the village of Packers. Woodbourne is a four hectare swamp on the flank of the St. Philip Shooting Swamps Important Bird Area (IBA), … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Environment, Barbados Investment Nightmare, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
Barbados Police Again Fail To Uphold Law At Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary & RAMSAR Protected Wetlands
Barbados Deliberately Neglects Enforcement of Wildlife Laws on RAMSAR Treaty Protected Wetlands On Saturday August 15, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary personnel reported at least 15 people boldly fishing in broad daylight from the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary boardwalk. The Royal … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados Government Corruption, Barbados Offshore Investment Problems, Barbados Police, Barbados Police Corruption, Environmental Disaster, Environmental Disaster in Barbados, Environmental Sabotage, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
Barbados Government Steals 2/3 Of Parkland For Developer Friends – Graeme Hall Environmental Disaster Continues
After being elected in January, 2008 one of the first acts of the David Thompson DLP Government was to change the law protecting 265 acres of parkland at Graeme Hall to allow developer friends to profit from these public lands. … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barbados, Barbados DLP Government Corruption, Barbados Environment, Barbados Environmental Disaster, Graeme Hall Barbados, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Not The Citizens, When Government Serves Land Developers
Barbados Children’s Environmental Action Awards Programme – Sponsored By Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
[Christ Church, BARBADOS]Â The new Barbados Children’s Environmental Action Awards (CEA) programme was announced today by the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary. To be awarded four times each year, the CEA Awards encourages and recognises children and children’s groups for their … Continue reading →
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Harry Roberts Says Goodbye To Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary… Hello Banks Beer! (Can’t be all bad)
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, one of Barbados’ premier natural treasures and tourist destinations, is shut down and going to waste due to the corrupt relationship between government elites and their land developer friends. Among the hundred or so employees leaving … Continue reading →
Barbados Advocate Covers Up Police Failure To Respond To Theft, Gunshots At Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
Professional Journalism or Subtle Propaganda? Yesterday we told you about the Royal Barbados Police Force failing to attend calls for help at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary. The sanctuary staff reported crimes in progress including theft of fish, threats and … Continue reading →
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Barbados Government Confirms Plans To Develop Graeme Hall Wetlands. Thompson’s Million-Dollar Lie
“David Thompson is attempting to turn the issue into some sort of a dispute between the sanctuary owner and the DLP government when it is all about the destruction of vast areas of our last remaining green space between Bridgetown … Continue reading →
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Barbados Free Press 