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Jamaica’s coastline enclosure by private ownership, enabled by colonial policies, has turned water access into a privilege. We envision a future where East Portland’s springs unlock the coast through easements and community-led stewardship. Momentum builds to reshape tourism as a shared endeavor, and Coastal Rights emerge to affirm universal water access.