Sanctioned! St. James Vendor Called to Meeting Following Viral Video | TVJ News

Introduction

In St. James, a market vendor has come under intense scrutiny after a shocking video surfaced, showing her urinating in a container near her stall. The disturbing act, which was captured by bystanders in a vehicle, quickly went viral, prompting immediate action from local authorities.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, stated that the vendor has been summoned for a meeting with the public health department scheduled for Monday. The incident also follows an alarming trend of unsanitary practices among food vendors in the area.

According to Mayor Vernon, the vendor was previously stationed inside the Charles Gordon Market but is now operating on the sidewalk. He emphasized that there are adequate bathroom facilities available within the market, which are in good condition. "Some months ago, the health services conducted an inspection and were impressed with the state of our restrooms," he noted. The mayor expressed confusion as to why the vendor chose to carry out such an act given that proper amenities are accessible.

The municipal corporation took immediate action upon learning of the incident, dispatching a team to the market district. A decision regarding the vendor’s fate will be made after the meeting with health services.

This incident is not isolated, as last October, health officials were forced to shut down stalls at Hero Circle after another vendor was found defecating in her area. The responsible vendor, identified as Alice W, was subsequently fined $ 250,000 for violating the Public Health Act.

Keyword

• St. James
• Vendor
• Meeting
• Viral Video
• Montego Bay
• Public Health Department
• Unsanitary Practices
• Charles Gordon Market
• Bathroom Facilities
• Municipal Corporation
• Fine
• Public Health Act

FAQ

What did the vendor do in the viral video?
The vendor was filmed urinating in a container and pouring the urine into a bottle near her stall at the market.

Why is the vendor under scrutiny?
The vendor's actions have raised health concerns, prompting the local authorities to investigate.

What action has the mayor taken?
Mayor Richard Vernon has summoned the vendor to a meeting with the public health department to address the incident.

What facilities are available for vendors in the market?
The Charles Gordon Market provides bathroom facilities that are reportedly in good condition.

Has this type of incident occurred before?
Yes, another incident involved a different vendor who was found defecating in her vending area, resulting in a fine.