Disrespect for nature ( the Environment) and history are the worst premise upon which to formulate a sustainable development policy and strategy.

Despite several admonitions from the Foundation and other like-minded individuals and pressure groups the indiscriminate filling of the Lagoon continues unabated by Port Louis.

The development we are told by both the Government and the developer would provide jobs for Grenadians, what is never mentioned is what we would be loosing irrevocably to those who come after us, which is the priceless therapeutic and aesthetic ambience of the Lagoon/marine environment for the enjoyment and spiritual uplift of all who behold it.

The developer it would appear is hell bent on maximising his profit by increasing however possible - available land for building town houses and condominiums for sale, and he sees the filling of the Lagoon as a major contributor in achieving this end.

Mr. de Savary himself has made it abundantly clear to the Foundation that he has the legal right to do what he chooses to the Lagoon (or words to that

effect) having purchased the "approved plan" from Poole Capital which includes the control of the waters and land surrounding the Lagoon.

There is an old classical maxim: "Caveat emptor" ­ let the buyer beware. If Port Louis purchased an "approved plan" from Poole Capital which was negotiated behind the backs of the public ­ so to speak - and infringes on the legitimate rights of the Grenadian people then they have only themselves to blame now that the chickens are coming home to roost.

All indications available to date reveal an objection to erecting buildings along any part of the Lagoon, and Port Louis is served notice that civil society would not compromise in this regard.

By erecting buildings along the edges of the Lagoon the developers are telling Grenadians that the view to the Lagoon would be commandeered and reserved for their clients residing in the Town Houses and condominiums while Grenadians would be allowed to view the back-side of their buildings as they travel along the Lagoon Road.

Other countries in the Caribbean and elsewhere have made this blunder, there is no need for us to repeat it.

The unspoilt natural ambience which draws developers such as Port Louis to our shores - exploit these amenities and in time render them unattractive and barren through undesirable development, then it's time to look elsewhere as those who historically presided over our un-development are now returning with the help of their local agents, under the new face of colonialism in the form of so called "developmental projects" to impoverished Third World countries without vision.

(The above was submitted by the WILLIE REDHEAD FOUNDATION)