Residents call for access to Sunsi Beach Security guard, fence stoke battle pitting public access against private property

ST. THOMAS - A chain-link fence that blocks a path to Sunsi Beach in Estate Tabor and Harmony has been reinforced with steel bars and razor wire, and a security guard now patrols the area, fueling the controversy over the public's right to access Virgin Islands beaches.

Although Sunsi Beach is not as large or popular as Lindqvist Beach - also embroiled in a public access debate - the quiet, white-sand spot until recently was enjoyed by neighborhood residents and their friends. With the trail to the beach now blocked, many are speaking out.

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