Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27. The policy seeks to increase access to and improve the standard and maintenance of beaches available to the public.
It was developed after broad-based consultations, including with the private sector, civil society and public commentary. Minister Samuda said that the policy will balance the rights and expectations of citizens with that of local and foreign investors while adhering to the laws of Jamaica.
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“Beach Access doesn’t require policy solely. It requires investment and coordinated development. It is for this reason that the Government, through the efforts of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the Fisheries Division (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining) continues to expand and improve beach access,” he pointed out. (JIS)
