MP Investigates Private Land Sale at Rocky Point Affecting Local Fishing Grounds
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Updated oct 16
The latest in this situation
- Government announces divestment of state assets and new Marriott resort development in Rocky Point.
- The government plans to divest state-owned assets and build a new resort at Rocky Point, drawing condemnation from critics.
- An MP is investigating a land sale at Rocky Point that could impact local fishing activities.
How it started
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What happened
A sliver of land adjacent to Prospect Public Beach in St Thomas, which fishermen use to dock their boats, has been sold to the private sector. Anglers who frequent the beach were told they needed to vacate the area in short order. The matter was brought to the attention of the Beach Control Authority regarding the land sale.
From jamaica-gleaner.com
Why it matters
The sale impacts the operational base of the local fishing industry, described as one of the strongest pillars of the coastal economy in St Thomas. The Beach Control Authority noted that rights might exist under the Prescription Act if continuous use for fishing by the public could be proven for at least 20 years.
From jamaica-gleaner.com
Who's involved
- Michelle CharlesJamaica politician investigating the land sale and its impact on local fishing activities.
- Rocky PointPort infrastructure in Jamaica that is the subject of the land sale investigation.
How it developed
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Rocky Point
port in Jamaica
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