Antigua draws a line in vanishing sand

By Michelle Nurse On Apr 17, 2015

A section of Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, that is being eroded by the sea. (Photo via Desmond Brown/IPS) — A section of Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, that is being eroded by the sea. (**Photo via Desmond Brown/IPS**)

Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, features a mile-long white sand beach and is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

But Freeston Williams, a resident who frequents the area for exercise and other recreational activities, is worried that the beach is quickly disappearing.

“I travel around the Jabberwock area on the northern side of the island and I notice the shoreline is coming in closer to the road which means that it’s minimising the area we use for exercise,” Williams told IPS.”I am not sure what exactly is causing all this but sooner or later we will not have any beach left.”