Fence Falls, Vendors Rise | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 1m

A fence erected at Cabbage Beach to block vendor stalls sparked outrage among longtime local entrepreneurs—some of whom have run family businesses for generations. With no prior consultation, the Ministry of Tourism was pressured by environmental planners to remove the barrier before even holding promised talks with developers. Vendors, whose livelihoods and families depend on the beach, felt blindsided and deeply hurt by the sudden loss of their space. Now that the fence is gone, officials hope renewed dialogue will find a fair solution that balances development with community survival—a…