Two days later.
Hardy issued his first governor's order: "Given the upcoming large scale development on the island, it will no longer be suitable for residents to live here. All residents will be relocated off the island and can choose from three destinations: the United Kingdom, the United States, or Jamaica. The government will assist with their immigration."
"All privately owned land on the island that originally belonged to the residents will be reclaimed by the governor, with compensation provided at a fair price."
"Those who register early can choose to go to the UK or the US. Anyone who refuses will be forcibly relocated to Jamaica."
This order from Hardy was essentially a forced eviction, reclaiming all land.
Whether they agreed or not, they had no choice.
The original residents of the island were a mix of people: exiles, pirates, slaves, and various others with unusual backgrounds.