Barbuda

A retired teacher and marine biologist fighting the government win an appeal to protect Barbuda land

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A top court in London ruled Tuesday that two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda have the right to challenge construction of an airstrip that critics say endangers fragile ecosystems and was begun without any permits. The ruling by the Privy Council is considered a big win for … Read more

Pacific and Atlantic hurricanes Norma and Tammy make landfall on Saturday in Mexico and Barbuda

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CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — Hurricane Norma came ashore near the Pacific resort of Los Cabos at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on Saturday afternoon. Hours later, Hurricane Tammy made landfall on the Caribbean island of Barbuda. The storms were each Category 1 hurricanes when they hit. There was a threat of … Read more