World
Jamaican Beach Access Crisis
Activists in Jamaica are challenging colonial-era laws to fight the privatisation of beaches and demand free access. The issue has sparked legal action.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Guardian
Activists argue business model is ‘plantation tourism’ designed to benefit elite and disadvantage most JamaicansCampaigners go to court to fight privatisation of Jamaican coast
2026-06-14 11:00 UTC
The Guardian
Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beachesJamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight for
2026-06-14 11:00 UTC