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SAY No to the Development on the
North End of Guana Cay, ABaco, Bahamas!
No, to the land
giveaway and concessions; No, to the contempt and disrespect for the
Locals; and No, to a Golf Course and Marina that equates to a death
sentence for a reef that is just 50 feet offshore.
Two, no MAKE THAT NOW
THREE, world renowned and respected marine and coral reef authorities, Drs.
Risk, Cervino, AND NOW GOREAU have visited Guana Cay and the site of Discovery
Land Company's Baker's Bay Club. They, along with The Sierra Club, agree that
this is not the right type of development for Guana Cay. You can review their
reports below.
Click here
to review Dr. Thomas Goreau's report
Click here to review Dr.
James Cervino's report
Click here to review Dr. Michael Risk's environmental
report
Latest News
For
More News & PR Click HereIn late 2004
the
Bahamian government, then under Prime Minister Perry Christie,
unilaterally, and without proper consultation, approved
Discovery Land
Company’s proposal for a 400-homesite development that would feature an
18-hole championship golf course and a 180-slip mega-yacht capable marina. The
development would more than triple the current population of the six-mile long
island, the marina would be one of the biggest in the Bahamas, and the golf
course would simply be too close to a healthy coral reef and mangrove system.
 Shortly
thereafter, a significant group of concerned Guana Cay residents created the
Save Guana Cay Reef Association (SGCR) to address the social, economic, and
environmental issues surrounding this inappropriate development. For over three
years, Save Guana Cay Reef has been asking the tough questions of the Developer
and the Bahamian government but, unfortunately, getting very few answers. The
fight to be heard has been waged on the ground, in the media and also in the
Bahamian and British courts.
During this time SGCR has proven that, among other things, the Government did
not follow a due and transparent process; and that the Developer has knowingly
mislead the public. In the spring of 2007 a new Bahamian government came into
power. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was elected on a platform that promised
transparency and environmental stewardship, and even cited the Guana Cay
controversy as an example, however there has been little change in policy, and
construction a Baker’s Bay continues at a torrid pace.
Much damage has already been done, but the Association continues to wage a fight
with its limited resources and, with a recent reaffirmation of the majority of
Guana Cay Bahamians, support remains strong. The social, economic, and
environmental issues are more relevant than ever; this controversy and has been
a catalyst for change in other areas of the Bahamas and has gained attention on
the global stage. The people of Guana Cay want to be heard, and it is hoped that
upcoming court appearances and pending decisions bring satisfaction. We ask that
you review the issues and the facts that surround them and, like us, we hope
that you are compelled to take action.
The intent of this website is to inform the
public and motivate people to take action!
Its not too late, but we all must act now!
You can contact us at
info@saveguanacayreef.com
This page was last updated on
03/13/08.
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