Fresh Start for Woods Pond Vendors as Government Launches Major Upgrade Project

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𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚: 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙐𝙥𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚

Woods Pond, a long-standing hub for fresh, local produce in Antigua is set to receive a major facelift under a new government initiative aimed at supporting local vendors and enhancing the food marketplace.

Minister of Social and Urban Transformation, Rawdon Turner made this statement in a social media post, noting that the “Vendor Intervention Project,” as it’s being called, is designed to upgrade the area where hardworking fruit and vegetable vendors make their daily living.

“For years, Woods Pond has been a hub for fresh, local produce; now, it’s time to give it the structure, cleanliness, and support it deserves.” Minister Turner Wrote.

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Turner noted that this upgrade is not just about aesthetics, but more so about supporting the people who feed our nation, preserving livelihoods, and encouraging healthy, local eating. 

“We’re building with vendors in mind and with community at heart. Let’s grow something great at Woods Pond.” Turner Wrote

The initiative will be carried out in consultation with vendors and community members, and feedback is being welcomed as the plan moves forward.

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Comments (11)

  • Antigua Surf June 5, 2025, 10:06 AM

    Turner is the change Antigua needed all along. He has come along and making Antigua cleaner in all ways. Waiting to see the end of this initiative
    Reply
  • Tina June 5, 2025, 10:08 AM

    Just in time for elections, huh? Classic playbook, fix things that should’ve been fixed years ago
    Reply
    • Terry June 5, 2025, 10:09 AM

      Give credit where it’s due. At least the ABLP is investing in vendors, something the UPP talked about but never delivered.
      Reply
  • Ben Simmons June 5, 2025, 1:05 PM

    Nothing wrong in having a classy vision. Something is wrong when you cannot see your vision is making people uncomfortable
    Reply
  • Garrat June 5, 2025, 2:21 PM

    Nice! A park type setting around the bond will be good too. Let’s see if it actually happens.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones June 5, 2025, 6:10 PM

    I like the new look. Its like a replica of what Turner did in Parham
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life June 5, 2025, 9:37 PM

    Let’s go!!!
    Reply
  • Bernard June 5, 2025, 9:39 PM

    So what happened to the vendors in town? Why weren’t they given this. You just shoved them in the smelly market. What is your motive Mr Minister
    Reply
  • Rhonda June 6, 2025, 10:12 AM

    Good move Turner. You perfect for this ministry.
    Reply
  • Unruly One June 7, 2025, 9:50 AM

    Turner ah work boss!
    Reply
  • Andre June 7, 2025, 2:13 PM

    I’m thinking of congestion in that area Any parking for patron?
    Reply

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