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Jamaica citizens sue government for free access to beaches
Activists in Jamaica are going to court to stop government restrictions on beach access, claiming privatization favors tourists and investors while harming locals who rely on the sea. Led by the Jamaica Beach Survival Heritage Movement (Jabbem), they aim to end the colonial-era Beach Control Act through five lawsuits over specific beaches. The government argues for balancing economic benefits, but activists demand unconditional, permanent access rights.
