Jamaicans Blocked from Paradise: Who Really Owns the Beaches?
In this video, Whitney Mckoy breaks down the growing controversy surrounding beach access in Jamaica. A viral incident involving a local man being kicked off a beach in St. Ann has reignited national outrage and raised serious questions: Are Jamaicans being pushed out of their own land… while tourists and resorts take over the shoreline?
From the legendary Blue Lagoon in Portland to the culturally sacred Bob Marley Beach, developers are fencing off areas that were once open to the public — and citizens are fighting back.
🚨 We explore:
🔹 The colonial-era laws still restricting public access
🔹 The role of JABBEM and legal action to reclaim the beaches
🔹 How foreign investment is impacting local communities
🌊 Have YOU been denied access to a Jamaican beach?
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