In 2007, a major development on Beef Island was made subject to delays after
challenges from an environmentalist group calling itself the British Virgin
Islands Heritage Conservation Group. The proposed five-star hotel with a golf
course and marina was proposed for development near Hans Creek, on the south
east side of the island. After a judicial review, the British Virgin Islands
court ordered the project suspended whilst the legal review was undertaken.
The court case against the development
continues, and news articles are reporting that the legal fight has been
inspired
