Row Erupts over Jamaica’s Bid to Slow Beach Erosion

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Negril beach, Jamaica. Photo source: ©© Abir Anwar

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A plan that government says will slow the rate of erosion on Jamaica’s world-famous Negril beach is being opposed by the people whose livelihoods it is meant to protect.

Those opposing the plan say the structures will do more damage than good…

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