Gov’t to Organize Roadside Businesses Without Shutting Them Down, Says PM
“The objective is not to shut down people’s livelihoods, but to organize these businesses in a way that benefits both the operators and the country,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne said as he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to regulating roadside vehicle repair shops and unregulated vending.
Speaking on The Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM, Browne highlighted concerns over public health, safety, and the country’s overall appearance, stating that informal businesses operating outside designated areas contribute to traffic congestion, unsanitary conditions, and an unattractive environment for residents and visitors.
“We are trying to regulate vending and address the issue of roadside garages that clutter the country and make it unsightly,” he said. “We need our people to be more responsible and understand that these things are affecting the environment, public health, and even our economy.”
The Prime Minister acknowledged the important role that small businesses and vendors play in the economy but stressed the need for order and compliance with regulations. He noted that authorities will focus on relocating businesses rather than displacing them, with plans to provide designated areas where vendors and mechanics can operate in a structured manner.
Browne also pointed out that in some cases, businesses were granted alternative locations but failed to move. He called on those affected to cooperate with authorities to avoid potential enforcement actions.
The initiative is part of a broader government effort to improve urban planning and enhance infrastructure. Enforcement measures are expected to increase in the coming months, with further details on designated vending and repair zones to be announced.
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It’s about #planning and not just the #’ole_thyme_Husksta, arbitrary set up shop any place, anyhow.
There has to be stricter categorisation(s), of these [Roadside] vendors.
Parking and sanitation are essential services which have to be considered, in the equation; to include restroom facility, if food is served.
Vending on a whole has become a political football and hot potato which no politician nor their respective party will address properly because of VOTES during the elections cycle.
The soon this area of [small] business enterprises are regulated, organized, to benefit ALL, the sooner the Nation will stop being GETTHORISED in certain districts.
GHETTO IS A STATE OF MIND!
GHETTO IS NOT A STATE OF BEING!
Politicians MUST stop conflating the two for political mileage and gain.
REGULARISATIONS are norms which stems from good habits created, by sound policies and enacted by law, to develop great productive and aesthetically pleasing communities whose future is not only bright but enriched as well.
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#DOGe_Elon!
Wait! Wait! Wait dey Mon!
Ah who dat, ah cum?
#DOGe_Elon! 🏴☠️👽Irie Alien!
Whoa Dankey! Easy Horse!
Whoa Mule! #Easee_Karen!
#Kaiso_Thyme…
…one MUST never compromise! Mr. PM!
…in particular, when using wisdom and being wise! Mr. PM!
…’cause, if it’s one thing which cannot, be disguised! Mr. PM!
…it’s the look and smell, of being getthorised! Mr. PM!
…consequently, you should realise! Mr. PM!
…that, before you organise! Mr. PM!
…or, making a heap of noise! Mr. PM!
…you have to regulate! Mr. PM!
…you cannot hesitate! Mr. PM!
…otherwise, it’ll be too late! Mr. PM!
…as, ignorance will seal our fate! Mr. PM!
…’cause, de mule; would’ve, already bolted from the gate!
Ah_Men! Amen! AaaaaaMEN! Mr. PM!
Jumbee_Picknee aka Ras Smood
De’ole Dutty Peg🦶🏾Garrat_Bastard
Vere C. Edwards
It is too late to turn back now. The horses and cows have all bolted from the paddock. If this matter was nipped in the bud at its beginning. We would not have this issue now.Good luck, trying to right this ship after it has run on the reef.
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