The president of the South Trelawny Environmental Agency warns of the dangers posed by bauxite mining in the Cockpit Country for the tourism development of Jamaica. He emphasizes that this region is crucial for the economic and environmental security of the country. Dixon calls for a reflection on the short-term returns of the extractive industry versus the long-term benefits of tourism and agriculture, while advocating for political protection of this essential area.
The tourism project threatened by bauxite mining in Jamaica
This article was updated at 01:50.