Conservationists Against Reconstruction Of Wall Blocking Public Access To Cades Bay Beach Pauline Ngunjiri A wall that was intended to block public access to the beach at Cades Bay must not be reconstructed, say conservationists. The wall’s construction was halted by the first Premier St. Kitts and Nevis, Robert L. Bradshaw who declared that all beaches in the Federation should be open to its citizens. Local conservationists say the wall’s ruins is a heritage site that should be preserved. They have called on developers to exercise care and caution as they carry out developments within the vicinity of where the ruins of the wall stand at Cades Bay. Arthur Evelyn, who founded the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society when he was a member of the Legislative Council, told the Observer he had founded the society so that a preservation order would be put in place to protect historical sites and artifacts. Evelyn said the wall that Bradshaw halted should be preserved for the future generations to know that the first Premier acted to ensure that the members of the public had access to beaches. “The wall is an artifact”, he said, adding that it was important not only to preserve ancient history but also the modern history for generations to come. Independent investigations by the Observer reveal that a certain portion of the wall has been demolished by unidentified persons. The Executive Director, NHCS, Evelyn Henville told the Observer that the society will examine the matter and create awareness as to how important the wall’s preservation is. “Developers should come on board to ensure the wall is preserved as an artifact and make this as a contribution to the heritage of the island.”
