Beach access under scrutiny

Government is turning its attention to access to beaches across Barbados as it moves to strengthen protections for public entry points and explore the creation of new ones where needed.

Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning Marsha Caddle outlined the approach during a site visit to Paynes Bay, St James, where officials from the Planning and Development Department and the Coastal Zone Management Unit were assessing a planning application for coastal protection works.

The minister said the visit drew attention to broader concerns about reaching and using beaches, particularly in areas affected by coastal erosion.