Task Force Removes 3 Water Sport EstablishmentsLast week the government implemented a “3 strikes you’re out” in the beach policy and introduced a new task force to implement the policy.The decision was made after a conflict between two beach vendors on Palm Beach that got out of hand was caught on video.Beach policy is not new, it was introduced in 2014, but due to the lack of implementation and enforcement of the policy, the beach vendors made their own laws.For example, having more chairs, or taking a bigger territory than stated in the beach policy.Task force is a collaboration between DIP (Department of Infrastructure & Planning), Directie Scheepvaart, DOW and the police.However, the police are in charge of giving out warnings or closing down beach vendor establishments.This week they made an unexpected visit at beach vendors on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.A total of 42 beach vendor companies were inspected and 37 of them received a “written warning” for failing to comply with regulations in the beach policy. This counts as their first strike, according to the new policy, two more warnings and their establishments get removed from the beach.The task force closed down 3 of the beach vendors during their control for not having permits.From now on all vendors must display their permit and regulations for clients to see.With the introduction of the new task force, the law and order regarding water activities, umbrella and chair renting should be restored on Aruba’s beaches.  Virus-free. www.avg.com