ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Government is warning against blocking or restricting public access to beaches on the island, which it described as an important part of the country’s natural heritage, culture, recreation and tourism product.

The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, through the Development Control Authority (DCA), gave no details about any possible incident that may have prompted the statement, but said it is encouraging residents to report instances where public access to beaches is being blocked or restricted.

It said the appeal forms part of efforts to protect public access to Antigua and Barbuda’s coastline and to ensure that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy the country’s beaches.