The government of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled a new phased approach to resolve the long-standing issue of street vending in the capital, St. John’s.
In an interview with ABS, Rawdon Turner, Minister of Social and Urban Transformation, outlined the strategy, which aims to bring structure to the city’s streets while preserving vendors’ livelihoods.
Vending has significantly contributed to congestion, particularly along Lower Market Street, creating challenges for pedestrians and traffic flow.
Turner explained that the government is committed to creating safe, organised spaces for vendors while preserving their economic opportunities.
As part of the plan, some vendors will be relocated to a newly refurbished vegetable market, with both indoor and exterior spaces available.
Turner also proposed repurposing parking spots along key streets to accommodate small vendor kiosks, ensuring vendors are safely distanced from traffic.
“We must agree that the city has become unsightly,” Turner said in the interview.
“Our aim is not to displace vendors, but to bring order and beautify St. John’s for everyone.”
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I hope they make space for the vendors to still be able to earn a living while making the city look nice.
Sounds good, When are they going to start?
I’m glad to hear that. Hopefully, they really do work with the vendors instead of just pushing them out.
Everything sounds good. You have somewhat addressed the overcrowding of the sidewalk at the market area. But what about from the V.C.Bird Bust norrhwards from Miss Pompey upwards market street towards Police Station. It was once mentioned in the past about making a section of St.Mary’s Street from Heritage Quay to Market Street free of vehicular traffic. May I suggest using that area for vendors where they utilize tents to ply their trade. They are given designated numbered spots to which they are responsible for the upkeep of the immediate surrounding area, while keeping the area tidy. In addition the government should put in place garbage receptacles for the disposal of refuse.
All now up to today day and age arwe still a treat ppl like fools all around palitions just need to understand ppl not as foolish as they thought
We don’t owe these “vendors” anything. Most of them should be deported. They’re thiefing food out of the mouth of indigenous Antiguans. Antigua people starving and living in penury under this wicked ALP government.