Mandeville Vendors Protest Planned Market Ban by Manchester Corporation
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Updated Oct 16
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What happened
Vendors operating at the weekly wholesale market in Mandeville are protesting a planned market ban by the Manchester Municipal Corporation. The vendors argue that the proposed November 26 implementation date is unreasonable. They also rejected the proposal to relocate their operations to the back of the Mandeville Market.
From jamaicaobserver.com
Why it matters
The planned ban threatens the income of local vendors, who state it would negatively affect food sales and their ability to pay bills. Vendors also warned that the ban could impact local farming operations.
From jamaicaobserver.com
Who's involved
- MandevilleLocation of the wholesale market where vendors are protesting the ban
- Donovan MitchellMayor who visited Mandeville vendors during the protest
- ManchesterCity whose Municipal Corporation is planning the market ban
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Mandeville
town in Jamaica
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Donovan Mitchell
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