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People’s National Party, PNP president, Mark Golding, says a future administration will be partnering with the tourism industry to ensure that citizens have access to the island’s beaches.
He made the pledge while addressing a campaign rally in Eastern St. Andrew on Wednesday.
Mark Golding, opposition leader.
The government has been heavily criticised regarding access to the island’s beaches.
The concern raised by stakeholders is that public access to the island’s beaches is being impacted by the wave of private development, especially hotels.
The Holness government, in response has developed a Beach Access Policy, which is now awaiting cabinet review. The policy was developed after broad-based consultations, including with the private sector, civil society and public commentary.
The government says the policy will balance the rights and expectations of citizens with that of local and foreign investors. This is while adhering to the laws of Jamaica.
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