Kingston Municipal Authority bans street vending near parish church

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation declared that vending will no longer be permitted near Kingston Parish Church or in front of South Parade Arcade in downtown Kingston, effective October 21. Deputy Mayor Lorraine Dobson served the notice, noting that the restrictions were necessary because some vendors continued to sell goods outside commercial premises despite renting spaces inside 65 Mall Arcade. Mayor Andrew Swaby had previously visited vendors in the area on September 9 to address the situation.

The municipal authority is enforcing restrictions to ensure vendors utilize designated commercial spaces. This regulatory action directly impacts the operational locations and sales channels for street vendors in Kingston.

Mayor Andrew Swaby leads enforcement activities of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation in Jamaica.