On April 17, 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court accepted a pivotal Statement of Claim under Case ANUHCV2025/0149, which identified a consortium of powerful figures and corporations accused of inflicting severe damages on Antigua & Barbuda to the tune of $10 billion. This marked the beginning of a legal battle that has significant implications for the Caribbean region.
By September 24, 2025, an Amended Statement of Claim drastically expanded the case’s scope, demanding over $80 billion in damages and highlighting long-term losses linked to carbon sovereignty. This filing, now encompassing high-profile figures from global banking and major media, signifies the serious nature of the allegations being made.
The proceedings, which were formally recorded on January 16, 2026, have garnered attention and scrutiny as they challenge the status quo of legal processes in the Caribbean. With no findings of liability as yet, the records hold potent implications for future cases involving indigenous rights and international economic practices.
The filings are a clear indication that Caribbean nations are taking bold steps to assert their sovereignty in the environmental and economic spheres, addressing negligence that could lead to ecological and cultural degradation.
