St. Maarten Private Eye

This is an older un dated document that someone gave to me, but it is not that old because it is signed by former Lt. Governor Denis Richardson. But to these day it almost seems like a joke and show how far this government is going and went in the disrespect of US the people.... this policy should be implemented for DAWN BEACH, CUPECOY, GIBBS BAY, and in a very close future GUANA BAY , etc....

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"PUBLIC NOTICE

The Executive Council of the Island Territory of Sint Maarten hereby makes known that they have established a policy concerning the use of beaches.

The policy state that :

1. the beaches must be useable for everyone, both local residents and tourists alike, for recreative purposes.

2. developments that , physically, have a negative influence on the recreative use of the beaches, will be opposed.

3. the beaches will be protected against natural and human influences, that sever their recreational and natural function.

The policy concerns :

The strip of sand with a width of at most 50 meters, of which the surface consist of natural seasand situated along the sea, or in absence of natural seasand, the strip of land with a width of 25 meters from the high-waterline, situated along the public waters.

The consequence of this policy are that the Island government will strive to ensure that :

ad1: The beach are openly accessible for the general public, which means that there must be a wide access that is free from physical and mental barriers ( levers, hotels, etc.)

ad2 : no construction works or activities, that occupy the space on the beach in a way that restrict normal use of the beach for others, will occur on the beach. The standpoint of the Island Government is that, construction works on the beach are annoying and disfiguring to the surroundings. It is not desirable for dwelling, hotels, businesses, etc. to be built or situated on the beach.

ad3 : the beaches will be protected against pollution, disturbance, destruction, etc., and again erosion, hurricanes, etc.

Summary :

The main objective of the policy is protection of the recreational value of the beaches. Besides that, the nature value of the beaches should be protected as much as possible. If necessary the nature value of (a) certain beach (es) can, possibly temporary, be placed above the recreational value.

Consequently, in the future the Island Government will not permit construction works or activities on the beach, unless justified by special circumstances. These special circumstances must be in the general interest of the island.

The Executive Council of the Island Territory of Sint Maarten
The (act.) Is, Secretary, R.A. Boasman
The Lt. Governor, D.L. Richardson"

I THINK WE SHOULD REMIND THEM, BECAUSE THEY ARE CLAIMING THERE IS NO BEACH POLICY IN PLACE TO REGULATE THE DEVELOPMENT!!!!!!

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