Fewer markets in St Thomas

Dear Editor,

Where have our markets in Eastern St Thomas gone? Over the last 40 years, we had the following markets operating at full capacity with all kinds of agricultural products for sale:

Golden Grove (going now at 25%)

Duckenfield (now closed)

Bath (now closed)

Port Morant (now closed)

Why were the markets closed and can they be reopened? I hope that agricultre minister Roger Clarke, (good minister) can and will address the shortages in Eastern St Thomas.

All the people have to be bundling up in the badly-kept Morant Bay market building, rain or shine, (it leaks when it rains) and due to the shortage of agricultural produce, prices soar each week.

I've heard and read of the good work that minister Clarke has been doing in the "Bread Basket" of St Elizabeth. We in Eastern St Thomas are praying for God to bless him, and hope that those in his ministry will join him in shining a portion of the lights on us in Eastern St Thomas.

That will guide our footsteps while we move into a brighter tomorrow and have more to eat.

JA Bailey

Dalvey, St Thomas



Fewer markets in St Thomas

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