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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Natricia Duncan and Anthony Lugg in Kingston

Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast

The sea seen through green fencing
Little Dunn’s River in St Ann is the subject of one of five court cases. Photograph: Destinee Condison/The Guardian

Campaigners in Jamaica are heading to court next week to try to prevent the government from cutting off access to more of their beaches.

They argue that ceding their shorelines to big hotel chains enriches private investors and benefits tourists and outsiders while depriving Jamaicans who depend on the sea for their livelihoods, leisure and health.

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