The Development Control Authority (DCA) this afternoon removed a tent belonging to opposition MP Jamale Pringle at Morris Bay, in an incident that heightened political and community tensions over the ongoing debate on beach control and vending regulations.
The structure was dismantled while Mr Pringle was in Parliament participating in the 2026 Budget debate. Police officers accompanied DCA staff as they carried out the demolition, which drew the attention of residents and supporters in the area.
According to witnesses, DCA personnel arrived at the beachfront site shortly after midday and proceeded to take down the tent without incident. Word of the removal spread quickly, prompting several opposition parliamentarians to travel to Morris Bay, where they engaged with residents gathered at the scene.
Local supporters voiced frustration and concern, with some warning that the action had left them fearful about the future of their own small structures and vending stalls along the beach. Many claimed the demolition signalled a broader crackdown that could affect livelihoods in an already sensitive economic climate.
Neither the DCA nor the police have yet issued public statements on the decision to remove the structure.
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And who is in charge of the DCA? 👩🏽
The Honourable Jamal Pringle cannot be at all surprised. And BTW, didn’t I read earlier on ANR, that Maria Bird-Browne husband wanted to halt “tearing” each other in politics?
WELL THAT DIDN’T LAST LONG…
Good job! The whole of Morris Bay needs to be cleared. Same goes for other beaches. No one should be building anything on the beach save for a bathroom and maybe changing rooms. Bring tents to seel under and leave when the day is done!
… And don’t forget that many of our teenagers and young adults are watching this terrible behaviour. Why are we surprised that lawlessness is on the increase when are politicians behave like thugs also.
One despairs …
Marsha please talk to your husband!!!
😲😳
God nar sleep!
The wicked day will come!
Is this what the PM called cooperation for development? Putin move over…Rasta Gassy is here
I am just wondering if the Leader of the Opposition was accorded the respect and dignity of at least a letter of warning to remove the structure before action was taken
Did they give warning? I do think there are too many vendors and unauthorized vendors. But these vendors should be given notice and a time to cease and desist. It doesn’t matter who you are, ABLP and UPP.
Also, why was it done while the owner is in parliament? I would need an answer for that.
If notice was given and the owner is unauthorized to operate, I can not and will not defend the UPP head in this situation and would agree with the ABLP move, here.
I would love to see the country beautiful and orderly. I hope the UPP candidate is not acting like he is untouchable because he is an MP. We must be humble and follow regulations. This statement is being made if the MP is not authorized and was notified, some time before this action was taken against him.
Shame on Pringle. He ought to lead by EXAMPLE!!! A lawmaker breaking the law??? Wow!
Well done the DCA. They now need to continue to remove other illegal constructions on the beach. Most beaches are now totally over built, damaging our tourism industry. Has anyone seen the mess at Darkwood?!?! A total disgrace. Tourists come and spend money to experience a slice of paradise, not over built shanty towns on the beach
Mr. Pringle is said to have stated publicly that he nar move and basically DARED the DCA to move his tent.
Well evidently they accepted his dare.
Not really sorry for Pringle he’s a little too arrogant for me. Remember where you came from brother!.
more than ARROGANT. He POMPOUS, HAUGHTY, PUFFED UP and PRIDEFUL!
So what about all the buildings on Dark Wood Beach? You cant enjoy that beach anymore. One person has three building on it, two bars and a restaurant. Like why? DCA had to pass that beach on the way to old road. I do hope they call me back and deal with this mess. We the ppl have written so may times in the past about this and nothing. Its like we get a new build for every letter we send in.
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