Ram
05-04-2005, 06:59 PM
from DR1
Privatizing of beaches
Diario Libre reports today that a study carried out by the Coalition for the Defense of the Environment shows that more than 30 Dominican beaches have been irregularly privatized by hotel companies or individuals that have restrained the access to non-authorized persons. Dominican law establishes that all beaches are public. Development plans have established that alternate access should be left to enable persons not staying at hotels to have access to the beaches.
The coalition study shows that in addition to taking over beaches, hotel companies have taken over stretches of roads that have provided access to the beaches.
Luis Carvajal and Eleuterio Martinez, spokesman for the coalition say that the situation ahs been going on for decades and its systematic violation of the law has led to several thinking that they are in their legitimate right to privatize beaches.
Diario Libre reports that article 145 of Environment Law 64-00 says that public domain maritime and land property are inalienable. Art. 146 states that the state will ensure the protection of the spaces of the coastline and guarantee that the water resources not be destroyed or appropriated.
Diario Libre today mentions the cases of El Dudu underwater cave system near Cabrera, that of Playa Rogelio in Rio San Juan, that of Uvero Alta, Arena Gorda, Cortesito, Bavaro, Cabreza de Toro, Cabo Engano, Punta Cana, Juanillo, Bayahibe, Casa de Campo (Isla Catalina) and Guayacanes, where beach violations have taken place. Also on the list is Costambar, Cofresi, Bahia Maimon, Bahia Luperon, Playa Dorada, Bahia Principe and La Playita in Azua.
Privatization of beaches and access roads has been much in the press after the community of Cabarete has rallied against the closing off of the road leading to Playa Encuentro, the country's main surfer's beach.
So does this mean that the entire gated community of Costambar is illegal or does it mean that they have to let everyone come in who wants to go to the beach? It is amazing how a large corporation can just come in and take over a beach, the government just looks the otherway. Money talks.
More chicas on the beach near Blackbeards
Privatizing of beaches
Diario Libre reports today that a study carried out by the Coalition for the Defense of the Environment shows that more than 30 Dominican beaches have been irregularly privatized by hotel companies or individuals that have restrained the access to non-authorized persons. Dominican law establishes that all beaches are public. Development plans have established that alternate access should be left to enable persons not staying at hotels to have access to the beaches.
The coalition study shows that in addition to taking over beaches, hotel companies have taken over stretches of roads that have provided access to the beaches.
Luis Carvajal and Eleuterio Martinez, spokesman for the coalition say that the situation ahs been going on for decades and its systematic violation of the law has led to several thinking that they are in their legitimate right to privatize beaches.
Diario Libre reports that article 145 of Environment Law 64-00 says that public domain maritime and land property are inalienable. Art. 146 states that the state will ensure the protection of the spaces of the coastline and guarantee that the water resources not be destroyed or appropriated.
Diario Libre today mentions the cases of El Dudu underwater cave system near Cabrera, that of Playa Rogelio in Rio San Juan, that of Uvero Alta, Arena Gorda, Cortesito, Bavaro, Cabreza de Toro, Cabo Engano, Punta Cana, Juanillo, Bayahibe, Casa de Campo (Isla Catalina) and Guayacanes, where beach violations have taken place. Also on the list is Costambar, Cofresi, Bahia Maimon, Bahia Luperon, Playa Dorada, Bahia Principe and La Playita in Azua.
Privatization of beaches and access roads has been much in the press after the community of Cabarete has rallied against the closing off of the road leading to Playa Encuentro, the country's main surfer's beach.
So does this mean that the entire gated community of Costambar is illegal or does it mean that they have to let everyone come in who wants to go to the beach? It is amazing how a large corporation can just come in and take over a beach, the government just looks the otherway. Money talks.
More chicas on the beach near Blackbeards