Devon Taylor

Devon Taylor is a Jamaican resident and campaigner who grew up with access to Mammee Bay shoreline in St Ann, Jamaica. He is now at the forefront of a legal battle to prevent the privatization of Jamaican beaches, which he argues deprives locals of their traditional access and livelihoods. Taylor remembers a time when the Mammee Bay shoreline was a vibrant public space for recreation, fishing, and commerce. He is a key figure in the current movement challenging the government's policy of ceding shorelines to hotel chains, which he believes benefits private investors and tourists over Jamaican citizens. His advocacy highlights the ongoing crisis of beach access in Jamaica, emphasizing the importance of preserving these natural resources for the local population.