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 […]
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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