On June 14, 2026, activists in Jamaica are taking legal action against the privatization of the country's coastline. They assert that the ongoing trend towards privatization is detrimental to public access to beaches.
Devon Taylor, a local resident, reflects on the Mammee Bay shoreline in St Ann, highlighting the importance of these areas for the community. The activists argue that the current tourism model resembles 'plantation tourism', which primarily serves the interests of the wealthy.
The campaigners are vocal about their belief that access to the beaches should not be a privilege for a few but a right for all Jamaicans. Their efforts aim to challenge the existing business practices that they feel disadvantage the majority.