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Water Rights and Riparian Disputes in Jamaica: When Access to Water Becomes a Source of Land Conflict

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Water access is a critical but often overlooked dimension of land ownership in Jamaica. Disputes over the right to draw water from rivers, streams, and catchments on or adjoining private land have generated conflicts between neighbouring landowners, farmers, and communities. This report examines the Water Resources Act framework, riparian rights, and how disputes over water access intersect with property ownership.