The Foundation for the Development of Bayahibe went on a 24-hour strike starting at 6 am today to pressure the government to invest in the community. Sixty-five boat owners from the beach community will not operate Saona tours today. The community complains that despite the National Parks Department collecting revenues of about RD$1.4 million a month for excursions to Saona Island, none of this money is being invested in the area. The foundation demands that at least 2% be returned to Bayahibe. (28 September 2001)
