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Environment and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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Environment and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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CSI papers 1
Modern versus Traditional Uses in the Coastal Zone of Antigua and Barbuda: a Case for the Establishment of Permanent Landing Sites, the Lignumvitae Bay Experience
Denise Farquhar, Development Control Authority
Cheryl Jeffrey, Fisheries Division,
Griffith Joseph, Development Control Authority,
Antigua and Barbuda
Abstract
Lignumvitae Bay is located on the southwest coast of Antigua. The white sandy beaches of Mosquito Cove and Jolly Beach are two of the beaches located along this three mile stretch of coast. Adjacent to the coast was the Jolly Hill Salt Pond and mangrove which occupied over 50 acres. Traditionally, the fishermen from the nearby communities used this area as landing sites. Conflict came as the fishermen were displaced by the establishment of the Jolly Beach Hotel, and later the Jolly Harbour complex. This type of conflict has become very common around the coastal areas of Antigua and Barbuda, where hoteliers are seeking private coastal areas and in doing so are encroaching on sites traditionally used by fishermen. This paper traces the evolution of the problem and develops a formula for resolution of such conflicts.
