A recent statement by a group of Kings Park residents regarding the Hangar seafront controversy has been revealed as a thinly veiled attempt to justify the privatization of public land. While the residents claim their actions were motivated by concerns over safety, noise, and coastal erosion, a closer examination reveals a more self-serving agenda. The land in question, a stretch of Belize City’s coastline, has been public property for decades, enjoyed by all Belizeans. The residents’ proposal to subdivide and acquire this land for private use was swiftly rejected by the Ministry of Natural Resources, which deemed the application legally untenable. Critics argue that if safety and environmental concerns were genuine, the residents would have proposed community-based solutions rather than seeking private ownership. The application, which listed specific individuals and parcel allocations, underscores the true intent: to convert public space into private beachfront property. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between public interest and private ambition in Belize’s coastal communities.