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San Fernando Mayor Robert Parris has confirmed that street vending on High Street will not be permitted this Christmas, ending a long-standing holiday tradition in the city centre.
Parris explained that the decision follows widespread noncompliance during last year’s temporary authorisation, when vendors refused to operate within designated areas at Lord Street and Harris Promenade.
Speaking to Guardian Media in Marabella yesterday, the mayor said the San Fernando City Corporation (SFCC) had gone out of its way to accommodate vendors in 2024, constructing a venue on the promenade for use within a set time frame. However, many vendors defied the arrangement and continued occupying High Street illegally after the authorised period ended.
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