Dear Members and Friends,

We are excited to share the latest developments regarding our judicial review case against the Physical Planning and Development Authority (PDA) of Grenada and developers at Levera, La Sagesse, and Mt Hartman. On March 18, 2024, Justice Raulston Glasgow scheduled trial dates for October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, signaling progress in our pursuit for justice.

As you are aware, GLA's case challenges the planning permissions granted by the PDA for extensive hotel and coastal resort constructions at La Sagesse, Levera, and Mt Hartman, citing concerns over planning and environmental impacts.

The suit, filed as No. 290/2021 in March 2021, faced delays in hearing the substantive case due to legal challenges raised by the PDA and developers regarding GLA’s standing to bring the case. Despite filing for urgency and requesting an expedited hearing, GLA faced numerous setbacks, including changes to trial dates necessitated by late document disclosures from the PDA.

GLA expresses deep frustration at the prolonged delay, which has stretched over three years and seven months from filing to trial. Such delays not only impede justice but also raise questions about the commitment of authorities to address pressing environmental and planning concerns. Justice delayed is justice denied, and we cannot overlook the continued environmental degradation occurring unchecked amidst these legal battles.

During proceedings, Professor Leslie Thomas KC and Rita Joseph-Olivetti represented GLA, with Director Ms. Kriss Davies in attendance, while legal representation for the opposing parties remained unchanged.

As we navigate through these legal intricacies, we must question the acceptability of prolonged delays, especially as developers persist in potentially illegal activities with apparent disregard for community interests. Should the burden fall on unsuspecting buyers? It’s a question we must confront as guardians of our environment and advocates for justice.

Sincerely,

Grenada Land Actors Inc. (GLA)