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The Cabinet has approved an ambitious new tourism project aimed at boosting the island’s high-end hospitality sector.
A three-person team, comprising a local entrepreneur and two seasoned investors, presented their plans for a luxury resort that promises to merge eco-friendly design with resilience against severe weather conditions.
The proposed resort will feature 60 rooms and six exclusive villas, all constructed without concrete to align with sustainable building practices while ensuring they can withstand Category 5 hurricanes.
During a cabinet meeting, the team showcased a comprehensive presentation, including architectural renderings and graphs illustrating the project’s impact and design.
Located near the picturesque Two-Foot Bay, the resort aims to attract affluent travelers and position Barbuda as a premier destination in the Caribbean luxury market.
The investors have committed over US$200 million to the project, with construction expected to begin before the end of 2025. The resort is projected to be open and welcoming guests by 2029.
Cabinet members expressed their enthusiasm for the investment, recognizing it as a significant addition to Barbuda’s high-end tourism offerings.
The government says it is keen on supporting developments that align with the island’s natural beauty and sustainability goals, highlighting the potential for economic growth and job creation in the region.
ANOTHER ONE? I HONESTLYYYYYYYYYY can’t believe the Cabinet has approved yet another luxury resort project! It seems like they’re completely ignoring the needs of our local communities and the environmental impact. Sure, they talk about eco-friendly design, but how can we trust that when it’s all about catering to high-end tourism? This project might boost profits for a few investors, but what about the rest of us? This isn’t the direction we should be heading in.
Trying at it’s best to sell Barbuda. I hope the Barbudans stamp their ground
Barbudans mist embrace development and get out from under the rock they found themselves. A bunch of backward thinking stone age people
Barbudans are the rightful landowners & many are resident landowners of their beautiful paradise. They do not have to do or think or embrace anything you happen to believe or prefer.
I’m not entirely sure someone who expresses such rude & derogatory opinions would grasp the value & importance of preserving the Barbudan home & natural resource Heritage.
It is notable that many Barbudans are not quickly enticed by purported benefits of the development but instead are considering the numerous issues & impacts it will create & how to mitigate them.
Barbuda will soon become the envy of the islands. Development is a must
And who is benefiting from all this? Not the Barbudans for sure.They are going to be driven off their lands to make way for the rich and famous and will soon be living on house boats in the lagoon
As a tourist I’ve just spent 10 days in Barbuda. We have been visiting for over 30 years.
Last week the resorts at both Coco Point and Palmetto did not allow us in, or to access the beach. We were told to walk from the nearest public access point which for Palmetto is near to the Martello Tower, making it impossible to get to Palmetto Point – unless a long hike along the beach.
Whilst these two upmarket resorts have a good road between them, within the town of Codrington the roads have been neglected and are in a sorry state. Some houses are still not repaired since Hurricane Irma.
I’m interested to know what the definition of a resort ‘of natural beauty’ is?
Creating compounds for high end tourists at the detriment of the residents and the modern tourist, who might well consider eco credentials of a resort is short sighted.
Rich people lock themselves in and the money does not filter down to the small local businesses and industries run by Antiguan and Barbudans.
Encourage more diversity and create accommodation for the explorer and curious.
On a high note we ate for 10 days at different local food outlets. Wandas, Pats Grill, Uncle Roddys, Ada’s, Laverns, Wing Spot, Sage Garden etc. We ate the best local food, met welcoming and friendly Barbudans but noticed very few visitors contributing to the local economy.
Just saying.