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Jamaican campaigners go to court over beach privatisation

Published Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Updated June 14

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  • Anti-Privatization & Anti-Colonialism — 1 source

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Jamaican campaigners are initiating five court cases to prevent the privatization of several public beaches, including Mammee Bay and Blue Lagoon. This legal action is part of a broader struggle against government policies favoring private tourism development, with campaigners citing concerns over social equity, local livelihoods, and historical injustices.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Five court cases are set to begin this month in Jamaica to prevent the privatization of Mammee Bay, Little Dunn’s River, Blue Lagoon, Bob Marley beach, and Flankers/Providence beach.
  • Campaigners are raising concerns about social equity and the impact of beach privatization on local livelihoods.
  • The beach access dispute is framed as a struggle against 'plantation tourism' and the vestiges of colonialism, highlighting the social, economic, and spiritual importance of beaches for local communities.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Anti-Privatization & Anti-Colonialism
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian highlights the struggle of Jamaican campaigners to protect public beach access against government policies favoring private tourism development, emphasizing concerns about social equity, local livelihoods, and framing the issue as a fight against 'plantation tourism' and colonialism.

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