Vendors in Papine, St Andrew have welcomed the renovation of the market serving the shopping district.
The newly renovated facility was unveiled on the weekend. The renovation was undertaken by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.
A vendor who identified herself only as Sonia, says she is pleased to have been relocated.
Sonia, a vendor in the Papine market.
The renovation was done over approximately three weeks. The works included pest control activities, painting, and refurbishing of the sanitary conveniences.
Another vendor, Karissa Nelson, had high praise for the work.
Karissa Nelson, a vendor at the Papine market.
Meanwhile, mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, says he is expecting the vendors to keep the facility clean and to pay the market fees.
Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby.
And commander of the Papine Police Station Inspector Horace Hall says the relocation of the vendors will positively impact policing.
Inspector Horace Hall, commander of the Papine Police Station.
