All vendors and their shacks have been removed from the Nevis Pier following a written notice that mandated the removal of all structures and debris from the Ryan property.
The deadline for this cleanup was set for April 4th, and it appears that compliance has been met.
The transformation has left the area much more inviting for tourists and locals alike, with the absence of the former makeshift stalls creating a clearer view of the waterfront.
Additionally, the private parking lot adjacent to the pier has been barricaded to prevent any repeat of the unsightly illegal vending that previously took place.
There is also a need for similar initiatives in St. Johns, where the surroundings have been described as resembling a “ghetto village” rather than the modern city it aspires to be.
For some reason I just cannot figure out where this area is. Wish the pics were clearer. In any case I’m glad it didn’t have to come to blose to get them to move
The government needs to follow Ryan’s lead. This practice of allowing vendors to turn the whole place into a dump at the public expense is ridiculous.
You can feed your family without making the place look like a shanty town!
NEXT STOP: the shanty town at Woods Parking Lot!
I am in full agreement with you on this. I understand ppl are trying to. Earn an income but not at the expense of others.
I hope this is just the beginning
Hurry and cleanup St John’s.. Bird bust right and left side..market street area plssss
#toghetto
Yeah it does look like the Ghetto by the VC Bird bus stop. Impeding the slow of traffic.
A lot of these vendors dont even operate legally in these places. I see them sitting all over the country with their legs wide open over the things they sell. There must be a better way to make money and be more tidy about it.
People can’t even afford to make a living without badmind. These people come out to try and make some money to pay Antigua’s high taxes and you choose to get them out. why not build nice little huts fr them
There are some vending huts by the Post Office which to this day some remain empty!!!
Its almost like you’re renovating Antigua. Clear up these streets and let Antigua be a true tourism attraction again
The area looks better to be honest.