Public Parks and Beaches Authority Focus on Improving Standards and Service Delivery

Health officials sound the alarm on nasty beaches filled with sewage, dangerous levels of bacteria

Public health officials across several states have issued water quality advisories and beach closures as the summer swimming season continues. In states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, authorities have restricted beach access due to elevated levels of bacteria, sewage contamination, and urban runoff, according to Fox News. These conditions are often associated with []

Up to 5,000 visitors a weekend: Authorities urge responsible behaviour at Upper Sûre Lake as summer crowds return

With hot weather and a long weekend ahead, officials are reminding visitors to respect parking rules, safety measures, and cleanliness at the Upper Sûre Lake.

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

Officials in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios Reaffirm Public Beach Access Commitment

Officials in two of Jamaica’s premier resort towns, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring unrestricted beach access, supported by strong management practices to provide a []

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

Inadequate monitoring, lengthy repairs and poor information for hikers are among the “deficiencies” that have undermined public safety and visitors’ experience at Hong Kong’s country parks, according to the city’s ombudsman, which urged relevant authorities to overhaul how they manage and maintain facilities. In a report released on Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman said it made 42 recommendations to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), all of which had been accepted...