JABBEM calls on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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JABBEM concerned about “qualified rights” in new Beach Access Policy, warns of limited public access

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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Minimum wage to increase to $17,000 come July 1

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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Children’s advocate concerned about pattern of extreme aggression among students

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding renews call for body cameras for members of the security forces

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

Read More

Search underway for missing teen after a motor truck plunged into the Rio Cobre

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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Jamaicans mark 50 years of Cuba’s medical support with symbolic walk in Kingston

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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JUTC says passengers travelling from Ocho Rios to Half Way Tree on route 611 are not required to pay to board bus

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

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Health officials in two parishes say end of Cuban Medical Programme has led to adjustments to services

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

Read More

Jamaicans to brace for unstable weather tonight and tomorrow, due to Trough and Low-Level Jet Stream

The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) has called on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week.

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans’ access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Speaking Sunday on Irie FM’s The Africa Forum: Running African, JABBEM President Dr. Devon Taylor outlined several concerns with the current policy.

One is the granting of qualified rights, which he says reflects a capitalist logic.

He further stated that this approach alienates the public, as the Policy “encourages” licensed operators such as hotels, to establish beach pass systems that control public access.

Read More