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C & N Port Louis Marina 2009, Let the Progress Continue

July 15, 2010

So, in the name of progress and development (“let the progress continue”?) the “powers that be” permitted Camper and Nicholsons to occupy part of the Lagoon Park and to fill in an area adjacent to that part of the park without the requisite Environmental Impact Assessment and, as far as could have been observed without compliance to the required mitigating measures, silt traps and rock abutments. It also seemed that people’s issues were no longer of any consequence.

Part 1 – Grenada Development Company Inc.

May 31, 2010

It appears that a non-profit organization, the Grenada Development Co. preceded the Grenada Development Co. Inc. The Grenada Development Company, was incorporated in Alabama, USA in April 1984 and registered in Grenada in May 1984 with a mission to bring “Christian morals and virtues’ to Grenada. It is unclear what activities this organization undertook in Grenada.

GDCI to Levera Resort Inc.

May 31, 2010

We heard nothing for a while and then in his Budget Speech of 2007, Hon. Anthony Boatswain boasted about Grenada being a “millionaire’s playground”. It was at this time that we the people were advised of the interest of a new developer, “a man of reputable international standing and with strong Grenadian connection.”. And so the people’s property passed from the Grenada Development Co. Inc. to Levera Resort Development Ltd. The only explanation Minister Boatswain cared to offer was, “This project had commenced under a previous developer but due to unforeseen circumstances was not complete.”

Island Global Yachting vs. Poole Capital S.A.

March 1, 2010

On or about March 14th, 2006, Island Global Yachting Ltd. commenced civil action against defendants, Poole Capital S.A., Andrew J. Baker, Peter Doran and Brian R.M. Pearce (whom we the people know as Bru Pearce) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, Index No. 600881-2006. Plaintiff, Island Global Yachting Ltd., took action against the defendants for fraud, breach of confidentiality agreement and breach of an exclusivity agreement.

Part 1, From Poole Capital to Camper & Nicholsons

January 14, 2010

We the people first heard about Poole Capital S.A. in 2003 when then Hon. Minister of Finance, Anthony Boatswain, announced an agreement for the Port George Project. It appears that the Port George project was meant to replace the stillborn Blue Lagoon project that was to have been financed through Viktor Kozeny’s ( the Pirate of Prague) Daventree. When next we the people heard about “Poole”, sometime in late 2005, it appeared that the “delivery time” of these “developers” was about to expire.

CDGLH Hosts Public Forum on Documentary Film, Jamaica for Sale

November 28, 2009

“Sensitization that is timely and necessary”. This is how Hon. Nazim Burke described the showing of the film Jamaica for Sale while participating in a public forum that was organized by Citizens in Defence of Grenada’s Lands and Heritage (CDGLH). He was one of four panelists who shared perspectives on the film.

CDGLH Response to GCIC President

September 25, 2009

Permit us to point out that as citizens and as civic organizations, it is our responsibility to discuss and debate issues of national development. Investments which involve the people’s property, the absence of transparence and accountability in respect of transactions to facilitate these investments and physical development which does not follow approved planning procedures and guidelines are the real issues for those concerned about sustainable and suitable development.

Keeping An Eye on the Company: Camper and Nicholson Marina Investments

September 25, 2009

Our political decision makers and many influential private sector voices have pontificated to “we the people” that Grenada desperately needs Camper and Nicholsons’ investment and that we must give them “what they want” – never mind the legitimacy of the title holder(?) who sold people’s property to them – let them reclaim and dump and build. That is “progress”!

Invitation to GCIC President re Public Forum, Port Louis Marina Development

September 1, 2009

We are not insensitive to the economic situation facing the country or the need for foreign direct investment. Permit us to suggest that it would facilitate public understanding of and buy-in for this project if there was informed discussion on the project. We therefore propose to host a public forum on the Port Louis marina development. In this regard, we are seeking the support and co-operation of your organization.

Letter to PM Thomas and Invitation to GoG re Public Forum, Port Louis Marina Development

September 1, 2009

We also brought to your attention, Sir, the conditions that we understood to be laid down by the Physical Planning Unit to mitigate adverse environmental impacts – the use of “silt traps” and rock abutment. We have noted that excavated material is being used for the backfilling without any of the protective measures being observed.

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