Residents of Parham are raising serious concerns over what they describe as ongoing illegal dumping of debris — including seaweed and construction waste — allegedly originating from contractors working at Jumby Bay.

According to multiple residents, trucks have been depositing loads of waste directly onto sensitive mangrove areas, sparking fears of environmental damage and long-term ecological consequences.

“All the rubbish that comes from Jumby Bay are being dumped there — we are upset,” one resident told antigua.news/, expressing frustration over what they say has been happening for some time without intervention.

Mangroves are widely regarded as critical ecosystems, providing natural coastal protection, supporting marine life, and helping to filter pollutants.

Residents warn that the dumping of both organic and construction debris could disrupt these fragile systems and impact nearby fishing areas.

They are now calling on authorities, including the Central Board of Health, Solid Waste, the Department of Environment, and the police, to urgently investigate the matter and take enforcement action if necessary.

“This cannot continue. We need the authorities to step in and stop this before the damage becomes irreversible,” another resident said.

Residents say they are prepared to escalate the matter if no immediate action is taken, insisting that the protection of Crabbs’ mangroves must be treated as a national priority.