GREAT BAY--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Patrice Gumbs and the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication will meet with representatives of Sun Resorts NV next week to discuss the way forward for Mullet Bay, particularly the status of vendors operating in the area.
The meeting follows a ruling by the Court of First Instance confirming that Mullet Bay Beach is public. Gumbs stressed, however, that Sun Resorts remains the owner of the privately held land behind the beach.
“The Court of First Instance has confirmed that Mullet Bay Beach is public. I want to underscore that Sun Resorts NV maintains ownership of the land behind the beach. That has not changed, and that property has always been privately owned,” Gumbs said.
The minister explained that the absence of clearly defined boundaries between the public beach and the adjoining private property has created challenges, particularly for vendors. The court also ruled that the vendors are not lawfully operating at the location.
According to Gumbs, the upcoming discussions will focus on identifying a workable path forward while protecting the public nature of Mullet Bay Beach and addressing the position of the vendors.
Government’s priority, he said, is to clearly establish the boundaries of the beach and ensure that private ownership of the surrounding land does not interfere with the public’s legal right to access the beach.
Gumbs said government will continue to keep the public informed as discussions with Sun Resorts progress and further steps are determined.
