GCC cracks down on illegal vendors, day care centres
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
It is now the third month since the council has been warning bye-law breakers that it will take action against those who are not obeying GCC laws. On Monday, GCC officers raided street vendors at the bus rank who use gas cylinders to heat their stoves for cooking.
“Our rules and regulations for street vendors are very clear for those people who want to sell food. They are supposed to bring cooked food and warm them here not to cook them here. The reason we are confiscating gas cylinders is because they are not allowed for safety reasons as they are prone to exploding, resulting in life-threatening injuries.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...