Govt vows to protect public beach access

Government is undertaking more positive and long-term enforcement to protect and maintain public access to beaches across Barbados, with increased monitoring, enhanced use of planning tools and the development of a comprehensive public space access policy.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Economic Affairs and Planning, Marsha Caddle outlined this position during a site visit to Paynes Bay, St James, on Tuesday, where officials from the Planning and Development Department and the Coastal Zone Management Unit examined the potential impact of proposed coastal protection works in an area close to an existing public beach access point.

The Minister explained that the visit was prompted by an application involving the proposed installation of seven groynes, one of which could affect the public access at Paynes Bay.