Jamaica belongs to Jamaicans... with a permit
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In St Thomas, the coastal economy is integral to the lives and livelihoods of many residents. With several beaches in the parish, fishing, beach vending, small-scale farming and other informal businesses are a dime a dozen. Integral to that way of life is unfettered access to public beaches. In the 1980s, Prospect Beach was one such place that drew attention from far and wide, not only for its pristine, fine brown sand, but also for its bustling economy. Community members like Byron Edwards, 67,