Vending Revamp in St. John’s: Street Sales Prohibited Amid Mixed Reactions
The St. John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) has officially begun its phased overhaul of street vending in the capital, implementing a ban on street sales in designated areas, particularly along Market Street and Lower All Saints Road, near the VC Bird Bust.
On Tuesday morning, the area experienced an uninterrupted flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, a noticeable change as vendors who once operated from the sidewalks have now been relocated to the Market Complex.
While many pedestrians have welcomed the transformation, appreciating the cleaner and more navigable sidewalks, the response from vendors has been more divided. Several have voiced their discontent with their new locations, describing them as inadequate for their business needs.
Vendors are urging the SJDC to address their concerns and make adjustments to the current arrangement, seeking a resolution that accommodates both their livelihood and the community’s desire for improved public spaces.
As this initiative progresses, the SJDC is expected to consider feedback from both pedestrians and vendors to strike a balance in the revitalization efforts.
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Comments (11)
Anonymous April 22, 2025, 3:14 PM
Unruly One April 22, 2025, 4:34 PM
Teacher for Life April 22, 2025, 7:31 PM
Vendors need to remain in their designated market area and make it do what it do!!! I can walk freely on sidewalks now and not have to worry about being knocked down by a vehicle or bumping into other people. I LOVE IT!!!
Antigua Surf April 22, 2025, 10:17 PM
Rhea April 22, 2025, 10:18 PM
Devorn Carter April 23, 2025, 6:22 AM
food4thought April 23, 2025, 6:24 AM
Sebastian Toomes April 23, 2025, 9:50 AM
The law states that the pavements are for the free flow of pedestrians and only the ” police” are legally allowed to block the pavements.
The same applies to “Cones” blocking the street for person’s to park their motor vehicles..again the law states ” only the Police are allowed to legally do this”
Juju Bee April 23, 2025, 10:00 AM
Tired of BS April 23, 2025, 10:53 AM
Love me jerk chicken April 23, 2025, 4:56 PM