No. 160f 1997. Cyril Thomas B8on and lonu Eileen 1 B@on (Resetfknt and Maintenance) AND Act 1997.

I Assent,

James B. Cadisle, Govemr-General.

22nd January, 1998.

No. 16 of 1997

AN ACT to make provision for resettlement and maintenance of Cyril Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen Bufton.

[ 29th January. 1998 ]

WHEREAS by adeclaration publishedin Gazefte No. 38of August 1997 andGazefte No. 40 of 21st August 1997, Guiana Island and certain neighbouring islands were acquired by the Crown; and

WHEREAS by section 3 (3) of the Laud Acquisition Act Cap. 233 the saidlands were on the second publication in the Gazette, vested absolutely in the Crown; and the authorised officer is requid thereafter to enter and take possession of the land so quid;and

WHEREAS Cyril Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen Bufton who are in occupation of the said Guiana Island were given notice to yield up possession in September 1997, but have failed to do so; and

WHEREAS it is now necessary for the authorised officer to enter and take possession to enable the project to be started; and ANTIGUA 2 Cyril Thomas Bufion and lonu Eileen No. 16of1997. AND B@on (Reseftlement and Maintenance) BARBUDA Act 1997.

WHEREAS the Government has, on humanitarian grounds made special provision for the resettlement and maintenance of the said Cynl Thomas Bufton and Iona Ein Bufton;

NOW, IS

ENACTED by the Parliament of as follows:

Short title. 1. This Act may be cited as Cyril Thomas Bufton and Iona Ein Bufton (Resettlement and Maintenance) Act 1997.

Resettlement. 2. (1) At any time after the coming into force of this Act the authorised officer appointed under the Land Acquisition Act Cap. 233 shall enter forthwith and take possession of Guiana Island in accordance with section 3 of the Land Acquisition Act.

(2) Where Cynl Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen Bufton refuse to peacefully yield up possession, the authorised officer shall request the Commissioner of Police to assist him and his agents to remove them and their personal effects from Guiana Island to a place appointed by the Minister responsible for Lands for resettlement.

Provision for land 3. The Cabinet shall provide Cyril Thomas Bufton and Iona and home. EinBufton with a land of approximately five acres with a two bedroom house.

Payment of 4. There shall be paid out of the Consolidated Fund to Cyril stipend. Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen Bufton a monthly stipend of one thousand seven hundred Eastern Caribbean dollars.

Continued use of 5. Cynl Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen Bufton shall be provided Government ve- with hicle.

~urationof ~ct. 6. (1) This Act shall remain in force until the authorised officer has coqleted his assessment of claims and made final payment in relation to the Acquisition of Guiana Island.

(2) In the event that any claim for compensation by the Buftons in respect of the acquisition of Guiana Island does not succeed, Cyd No. 16of 1997. Cyril Thomas Bufton and Iona Eileen 3 ANTIGUA Bufton (Resettlement and Maintenance) AND Act 1997. BARBUDA

Tho~nasBufton and Iona Eileen Bufton shall continue to enjoy the facilities provided under this Act for the remainder of their lives and thereafter the property and the vehicle shall be returned to the Crown.

Passed the House of Representatives Passed the Senate this 22nd day of this 16th day of December, 1997. December, 1997.

B. Harris, M. Percival, Speaker. President.

S. Walker, S. Walker, Clerk to the House of Representatives. Clerk to the Senate.

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