DeFreitas and residents call for updated laws that demarcate access to beaches, as well as for public conveniences

The decades-long issue of public access to the beaches is rearing its
head again, with Franz deFreitas, the United Progressive Party
(UPP) caretaker for St. John’s City South, calling for clear
demarcation of access with several amenities.
 
Some residents continue to complain they are being denied access to
certain beaches, as developers are blocking free access to the shore.
And the laws that protect citizens’ right to unhindered access are
not being upheld by the relevant agencies, they say.
 
As a result, they are calling for “public easements” to become one of
the conditions for investors who are given seafront land – to allow
the public to cross private property.

Other persons suggest that signs should be erected, pointing out the
location of the access roads to the beaches.
 
DeFreitas says that all easements must cater for the people of
Antigua and Barbuda, and the laws should provide, among other
things, facilities for persons to relieve themselves.