Campaigners on the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda are locked in a battle over its development by foreign investors who are building exclusive resorts for wealthy clients. The development of Barbuda into a high-end tourist destination is supported by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, who say it’s essential to create jobs and for the economic future of the island. But others argue that it will fundamentally change the island’s ecology and unique way of life. Caroline Bayley travels to Barbuda for Crossing Continents to speak to both sides in the heated debate over the island’s future.

Photo: The pristine coastline on Barbuda's south coast, which has become the main focus for new luxury developments (BBC).

Reporter: Caroline Bayley

Producer: Alex LastSound mix by Rod FarquharProduction Coordinator: Gemma AshmanSeries Editor: Penny Murphy