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Arawak Cay vendors, led by Rodney Russell, are planning to independently rebuild their stalls after a November fire destroyed six restaurants and left nearly 100 people unemployed, with damages estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Despite discussions with the government, they do not expect assistance and are committed to restoring their businesses, drawing on their resilience over the past 34 years. The vendors are also preparing for the construction of a nearby liquefied natural gas terminal, which raises concerns about increased traffic but is seen as necessary for the country’s energy needs.