Biologist urges action on illegal sand mining, Antigua
A local marine biologist is urging the authorities to take a firmer stance on the crime of sand mining at beaches across the Antigua & Barbuda.
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Antigua; Barbuda & Antigua Union, Lesser Antilles
Antigua. Photo source: ©© Zapmole756 Antigua: Biologist urges action on illegal sand mining A local marine biologist is urging the authorities to take a firmer stance on the crime of sand mining… Learn More (05-24-2016)
Barbuda; Barbuda & Antigua Union, Lesser Antilles
Cocoa Point, Barbuda. Photo source: ©© Sharkbait Facing Tough Times, Barbuda Continues Sand Mining Despite Warnings Local scientists are warning the tiny 62-square-mile island of Barbuda, in the Antigua and Barbuda union, is becoming one of the most vulnerable spots on earth to the consequences of climate change. Worsening the problem is the long-time practice … Continue reading Barbuda; Barbuda & Antigua Union, Lesser Antilles
Lawyer speaks out on beach sand mining, Montserrat
Substantial quantity of sand is currently being removed from the southern end of Carrs Bay Beach, and area that is both environmentally and ecologically sensitive.
Antigua Draws a Line in the Vanishing Sand
Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, features a mile-long white sand beach and is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. But residents who frequent the area for exercise and other recreational activities, are worried that the beach is quickly disappearing.
Facing Tough Times, Barbuda Continues Sand Mining Despite Warnings
Officials are dismissing warnings by environmentalists that sand mining has exceeded safe limits and that its continuation is placing Barbuda, the tiny island in the Antigua and Barbuda union, at ever-greater risk from storms and sea level rise…
Empty Promises Over Sand Mining, Barbuda
As sand mining in Barbuda continues, concerns mount as to when this practice will ever finally stop. Sand mining is a direct cause of erosion, and impacts local wildlife, it causes problems for those who rely on fishing for their livelihoods, as well as the destruction of picturesque beaches.
Official Rejects Sand-mining Resumption Proposal
Barbuda Council Member Senator Arthur Nibbs says the indicated position of the Barbuda Council Chairman Calvin Punter that the sister-isle could soon be returning to sand mining in order to cushion heavy-hitting financial challenges, is as unsurprising as it going to be damaging.
Council Votes To End Sand Mining, Barbuda
The Barbuda Council has voted to end beach sand mining, bowing to pressure from within its ranks and environmentalists, after several reports indicated that the operation posed serious health and safety risks.