|

News

Angry vendors confront police downtown Kingston

Friday, December 21, 2012 | 10:39 AM



KINGSTON, Jamaica - A standoff between police and angry vendors erupted downtown Kingston this morning.

Police armed with ticket books are at loggerheads with scores of vendors who complain that they are not being allowed to peddle their goods.

"The police them a harass the vendors," declared one irate female vendor who insisted that sales was slow and the police were making things more difficult.

“Police them nah allow us to sell we goods, Christmas just around the corner, nothing naw gwaan and still them no want free up the road," another vendor complained.

The vendors also claim that when items for sale are seized by the authorities not all of them are returned.

- Kimmo Matthews



POST A COMMENT

HOUSE RULES

 

1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.

2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.

3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.

4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.

5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.

6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.

7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy



comments powered by Disqus

Decision on Finsac enquiry likely by next week

 

Water woes force Cypress Hall residents to the street

 

Break-in at tax office

 

You get what you pay for!

 

9,000 houses to be provided for low-income earners

 

ATL PENSION FRAUD CASE: Back-dated letter was no mistake, says Global CFO

 

Bridging the gap

 

PM leaves for African Union summit in Ethiopia

 

LABOUR DAY 2013: Lend a Hand... Build Our Land

 

Piped water returns to Sligoville

 

St Catherine CSEC candidates get free math, English lessons

 

Digicel backs 'Denbigh' for another three years

 

House buyers to be assisted with deposits

 

Fried scorpions anyone? Waste not, want not is Chinese food ethos

 

UCASE congress set for June 15

 

It's likely to be a wet Labour Day

 

Caribbean countries warned

 

2013 hurricane names released, Sandy retired

 

IMF team visits MoBay

 

Portlanders lending a hand on Labour Day

 

Today's Cartoon