Jumby Bay Island resort has responded to public outcry over seaweed removal activities near sensitive mangrove areas in Parham, confirming that its contractor has since cleared deposited material from the affected zones.
According to Antigua.news, residents of Parham earlier this week raised serious concerns about what they described as ongoing illegal dumping of debris — including seaweed and construction waste — allegedly originating from contractors working at the exclusive private island resort. Multiple residents reported that trucks had been depositing loads of waste directly onto mangrove areas, prompting fears of environmental damage and long-term ecological harm.
In response, Jumby Bay issued a clarification, stating that the contractor responsible for the seaweed removal was fully authorized by the property owner to transport and deposit the material on a designated inland section of private land. The company added that the site had been secured with locks to prevent unauthorized access, particularly following previous incidents in which unrelated individuals reportedly dumped construction debris on the property.
However, as reported by Antigua.news, the contractor subsequently took remedial action. After discussions with both the landowner and Jumby Bay management, the contractor moved to actively remove and haul away seaweed deposited closest to the mangrove area, in order to reduce potential environmental impact.
Jumby Bay also pointed to its broader environmental record, citing its hawksbill turtle conservation programme and coral reef restoration efforts as evidence of its commitment to sustainability. The company stated that it welcomes public vigilance on environmental matters and encourages residents to continue raising concerns as it works to uphold responsible operational standards.
