LETTER: Supporting the Daily Removal of Vendor Structures

Letter to the Editor: Supporting the Daily Removal of Vendor Structures

Dear Editor,

I write in full support of the St. John’s Development Corporation’s (SJDC) decision to enforce the mandatory daily removal of vendor structures from the streets of St. John’s City.

This is a necessary and timely measure that addresses growing concerns about sanitation, public safety, and the general appearance of our capital. For too long, abandoned vendor stalls, tents, and carts have cluttered sidewalks overnight, creating not only eyesores but also hazards for pedestrians and sanitation crews. It is unacceptable that our city’s cleanliness and health standards should be compromised due to the negligence of a few.

By requiring that all structures—including tents, tables, crates, and food vans—be cleared at the end of each business day, the SJDC is upholding its responsibility to ensure safe and sanitary public spaces for both residents and visitors. Vendors have a duty to contribute to this effort. After all, a clean and organized environment benefits everyone, including the vendors themselves, who operate in a more attractive and hygienic setting.

Those who fail to comply should indeed face consequences, including the removal of items at their own cost. We cannot allow non-compliance to derail efforts to modernize and maintain our city.

Let us embrace this initiative as a positive step forward. I commend the SJDC, the Solid Waste Management Authority, and the Central Board of Health for taking bold action to keep St. John’s City clean and welcoming.

Sincerely,
Antigua Surf

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