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— “it cannot be business as usual”An increase in activities such as barbering,Patrick Chung Patriots Jersey, manicuring and pedicuring on public thoroughfares in the cityCity MayorHamilton Greenare not in conformity with public health standards.This observation was highlighted yesterday during a meeting chaired by City Mayor Hamilton Green. The meeting saw the attendance of several city vendors who were enlightened of the concerns of the Public Health Department of the Municipality,Dwight Freeney Falcons Jersey, that the aforementioned activities have the potential of putting the health of citizens at risk.At the meeting which was also attended by senior City Constabulary officers and Councillors, the Mayor made it clear that “no new vending would be allowed.”He urged the vendors to “improve the way you ply your trade.”He also charged them to operate within the ambit of the law,Keanu Neal Falcons Jersey, and encouraged all and sundry to keep their environment clean,Taylor Gabriel Falcons Jersey, while advising that they ensure they have in place refuse receptacles in which to deposit waste.In addition to asking the vendors to desist from blocking entrances,Franco Harris Steelers Jersey, the Mayor also asked that they refrain from hanging their items for sale on the showcases of these business places. He pointed out that some vendors have established “mini stores” on the public thoroughfares which have served to encumber walkways,James Harrison Steelers Jersey, and that this cannot be condoned by the Council,Carnell Lake Steelers Jersey, even as he warned that vendors should not give money to the officers of the City Constabulary.According to Mayor Green “it cannot be business as usual,Brian Poole Falcons Jersey,” adding that the vendors must seek to conduct themselves in a dignified manner. There are reports that officers of the City Constabulary are abused,Donnie Shell Steelers Jersey, a state of affairs that will not be tolerated. |
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