Headlines:
| Grenadians up in arms over waterfront cottages |
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| Tuesday, 06 May 2008 | |
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In Grenada,
British millionaire developer, Peter DeSavory, has sought to allay the fears of
Grenadians who have expressed concern about his plans to build cottages along
the waterfront in the capital. The developer has insisted that only a small area of the Lagoon will be used to construct the cottages, which are part of a multi-million dollar Marina project. The project also includes a five-star hotel and residential areas. He was responding to objections by a local pressure group, Citizens in Defence of Grenada's Lands and Heritage, which said the project will interfere with the aesthetics of the area and will obstruct the view of the Caribbean Sea from the St. George's Lagoon. Police tore down protest banners erected by the group on DeSavory's property. The lobby group has been circulating a petition seeking support for its cause. |