Pitcairn Update
Thursday, November 30th, 2006A few days ago I posted about the trouble on Pitcairn Island (read the article here). The Times just published an update that indicates that Pitcarin now has its first full time police officer. Hopefully this will bring some peace to this troubled island.
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India and Mauritius seek Island Deal
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006All to often in the media we read about countries fighting over islands. Apparently Mauritius is seeking a partnership with India to develop the Agalega Islands. How the deal would work is that Indian companies would develop hotels and resorts on the islands which belong to Mauritius. It sounds to me […]
Pitcairn: The Turbulent Island
Monday, November 27th, 2006Anyone who is interested in islands, or geography, psychological, sociology, biology or history for that matter has probably, at least in passing heard of Pitcairn Island. The Independent recently came out with this in depth article about Pitcairn and its troubled past and present. I have attached the whole article, its quite long […]
Pop Star Shakira buys Private Island
Sunday, November 5th, 2006I always love it when celebrities buy islands, I find it helps give private islands the recognition they deserve. It seems like celebrities and private islands fit well together, they are both glamorous, demanding and enjoy their privacy. In this case Shakira, along with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters have purchased the 700 acre […]
Celebrity Island Snubs Environmentalists
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Here is yet another story of people trying to navigate the tempestuous world of balancing conservation with development. Obviously over development leads to environmental and cultural annihilation. On the other hand, inhibiting development such as tourism often marginalizes already impoverished people. In either case, something needs to be done.
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