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Portland’s push for free public beach access for Jamaicans sparks debate over safety, maintenance, and funding. While advocates like Councillor Dexter Rowland see it as a basic right to recreation, critics like Minister Matthew Samuda warn that without proper infrastructure—lifeguards, restrooms, security—free beaches risk becoming hotspots for crime. Yet, success stories like the Blue Lagoon prove that with investment and management, free access can be both safe and enjoyable.

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