| # | Name | Comments |
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| 1301 | Imogen Spencer | This beach is an important public beach, allowing access for all |
| 1302 | Monique French | There should be freely accessible, well maintained spaces in every country where citizens can enjoy their country, where families can interact even if they do not have a dime or connections to those who can afford expensive villas. The Europeans understand this - they have parks and beautiful public spaces anyone can relax in free of cost. This is not a nice to have, but impacts the quality of society and the quality of life. Places like Winnifred Beach should be kept accessible to ordinary Jamaicans - we cannot 'sell' every inch of public beach land for a dollar today or we will look back and realize that we have created (even more) social issues that money cannot fix. |
| 1303 | sandy | |
| 1304 | Judith Seelig | Winnifred is the most beautiful beach in Jamaica-- the local people and the unspoiled, undeveloped character is much of the beauty. Don't ruin the very experience that tourists treasure about Jamaica! We have travelled all over Jamaica for many years. During our two visits to the Port Antonio area Winnifred became our favorite place. if it is developed we will never come back. |
| 1305 | Anonymous | |
| 1306 | Dorothy | |
| 1307 | Anonymous | i do think we need government assistance to put the proper infrastructure in place and we the citizens are willing to pay for the services provided i believe the beach should be left to portlanders and others to enjoy as we wish. |
| 1308 | Anonymous | i do think we need government assistance to put the proper infrastructure in place and we the citizens are willing to pay for the services provided i believe the beach should be left to portlanders and others to enjoy as we wish. |
| 1309 | Richard Seelig | As a tourist who has traveled throughout Jamaica, I have a fond place in my heart for the days my wife and I have spent at Winnifred Beach. It is what brings me back to Portland. |
| 1310 | Anonymous | Jamaicans have lost access to too many beaches and other interesting places. It is heartwarming to see an effort being made to preserve 'something' for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.
It cannot be business as usual, with government and its agencies selling off the country's treasures to the highest bidder.
NUFF RESPECT to this effort. |
| 1311 | Anonymous | Jamaicans have lost access to too many beaches and other interesting places. It is heartwarming to see an effort being made to preserve 'something' for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.
It cannot be business as usual, with government and its agencies selling off the country's treasures to the highest bidder.
NUFF RESPECT to this effort. |
| 1312 | dave | The UDC are modern thieves stealing every piece of beach for development, my question why do jamaican pay taxes? Taxes should go towards cleaning and mentaining public beaches, no jamaican should be charge a fee for going to a beach. Does the tourist pays a few? All beaches by law belongs to the public. |
| 1313 | nyamekye richards | |
| 1314 | Christian Boeing | Get up stand up;) |
| 1315 | Federico Pascucci | When i came back in jamaica i want feel friendly people , i dont'wanna steel the opportunity to enjoy the jamaican sea to anyone even to THE Jamaicans. |
| 1316 | Anonymous | I'm a 35-year old Kingstonian. My grandfather hailed from the gorgeous parish of Portland. I've visited Winnifred Beach often over the years on individual and group excursions. It saddened me greatly to hear about the development plans that do not seem to include access to the beach for ordinary Jamaican citizens or sufficient protections for the surrounding environment.
I understand the urgency to use our resources and to develop in a sustainable manner, the need for infrastructure to and on the beach (woefully inadequate at present), and to accommodate/relocate and enhance the offerings of the on-site long-standing vendors. Naturally, there are many benefits that may flow from such a development. However, it is also a matter of protecting the public's right to access to some of its beaches (increasingly under assault), and protecting the environment in one the most beautiful spots on the island.
Please rethink this plan. Proper sustainable development IS possible. Other islands (The Bahamas, Barbados for instance) seem to be miles ahead of us on that front. |
| 1317 | Sandra Passmore-Rowe | |
| 1318 | Charlotte Z Booth | Depriving the people of Winifred beach would be a crime against Jamaica. In the long run it will lose tourism. Please keep fighting to keep the beach open to the public. CZB |
| 1319 | Anonymous | |
| 1320 | Anonymous | Every Jamaican and visitor should have the right to access the beaches of Jamaica. There should be a 'right of way' or 'access' path at set distances for the public to access the beaches in Jamaica. (e.g. Cayman). |
| 1321 | Anonymous | Every Jamaican and visitor should have the right to access the beaches of Jamaica. There should be a 'right of way' or 'access' path at set distances for the public to access the beaches in Jamaica. (e.g. Cayman). |
| 1322 | Bianca Fedele | |
| 1323 | Raoul Mahtani | |
| 1324 | Carol De Simio | |
| 1325 | Carol De Simio | |
| 1326 | Kathrin Borch | Blessin´ |
| 1327 | Steve Wright | |
| 1328 | Anonymous | Please save the nature from Winnifred Beach. |
| 1329 | Darren S | We should be preserving the beauty of Jamaica for all, and not just the rich few? I went to Winifred Beach in 2005 with my family and it was one of the nicest beaches I have been to in a while. Steps must be taken to preserve the beauty of Jamaica for all to see and experience. |
| 1330 | Anonymous | |
| 1331 | Michael Wieschollek | Please, save the Winnifred Beach, please! |
| 1332 | Anonymous | I am the daughter of a Kingstonian. Each time my partner and I travel to Jamaica from the UK to visit my family in Kingston we also visit Port Antonio as part of our holiday. We always head to Winifred Beach as it stands way above the other beaches. It 's great to chill on a local beach which is still shared and enjoyed by the local people. Its great to hear their stories, eat the great food that Cynthia and her partner provide and watch the local fishermen.
The way that the majority of beaches in the area have been sold off and cordoned off for private use is something that has incensed me (since my first visit in 1988). It really is time that the local people are put before the needs of transient visitors or the second or third home buying fraternity.
Like the rest of Port Antonio, Winifred Beach is a wonderful area of unspoilt charm. With few tourists to speak of, it is one of the few places where locals & visiters are sincerely welcome and mix and mingle freely.
My partner and I would like to think that in years to come, we will be able to bring our children, friends and family to experience what we have.
Travelling along the coast line via car, it is clear that if the government wish to develope the area, there is no shortage of underdeveloped land available for use.
If the Government are interested in generating income and wealth for its people, urban developement, privately selling off or privatising places likle Winifred Beach will not only deprive the local people of another part of their heritage but also greatly affect those based there and in the surrounding vicinity who rely on the visiting tourists for their living.
We urge the government to think again.
Another Frenchman's Cove or similar is not the answer! |
| 1333 | Claudia | ...no coment! |
| 1334 | Anonymous | i hope you win the case |
| 1335 | Anonymous | i think the beach should be developed like any other beach. there should be proper sanitary convenience however this beach should be "the public beach of portland". we should not at any time be barred from using the beach for any reason. there should be a fee charged for the upkeeping and the decision of this fee should be maade by the people of portland. along with the relevant authority. |
| 1336 | Anonymous | i think the beach should be developed like any other beach. there should be proper sanitary convenience however this beach should be "the public beach of portland". we should not at any time be barred from using the beach for any reason. there should be a fee charged for the upkeeping and the decision of this fee should be maade by the people of portland. along with the relevant authority. |
| 1337 | schmoi | |
| 1338 | Anonymous | I endorse any development of the beach in terms of sanitary convenience etc., however the beach should remain free to the public and then a fee could be charged for the use of the bathromm etc. |
| 1339 | Morag Carmichael | I support this petition both on behalf of the local people and the environment. |
| 1340 | Anonymous | As a British citezen and a decendant of Portland I am appalled at the Governments plans.
It is vital that this part of Jamaica remains public beach, due to the historic legacy and it's natural beauty. |
| 1341 | Jan Kofi-Tsekpo | |
| 1342 | Alessandro Bolli | |
| 1343 | Patrick Rosshirt | Please provide an update on Winnifred Beach. What was the outcome of the last court hearing in Buff Bay. Waiting not in vain. Keep Winnifred public and Free! |
| 1344 | Anonymous | |
| 1345 | Richard Armstrong | Progress in the Right direction! |
| 1346 | Anonymous | I will never forget this wonderful beach. I hope that Winnifred could stay free for everybody!! |
| 1347 | Emily Edwards | |
| 1348 | Marcus | Free Winnifred Beach!!! |
| 1349 | David Beu | |
| 1350 | Barbara Salvadori | |