The Jamaican government and tourism authorities are embarking on initiatives aimed at tackling contentious matters concerning public access and sharing of the country’s beloved beaches, inland rivers, and other attractions.
Rafting on the White River in the parish of St. Ann was suspended in March by Jamaica’s Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO) after “multiple attempts” to get rid of operators who were not authorized by the government.
The decision was made as a result of “many consultations with the offending parties and a myriad of complaints from visitors and stakeholders,” according to a statement from TPDCO authorities.
According to officials, violations include “sexual harassment, raftsmen operating in a
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