Thankful they are selling without fear of harassment
BOTH PAULETTE Tulloch and Winston Watson argue that they would feel a lot better selling in the Old Harbour Market if they had better conditions.
“Bwoy, when rain fall wi haffi a use broom push whey water,” said Watson.
For Tulloch, she dreams of the day when the bathroom facilities can compete with that at Coronation Market.
“Coronation Market 150 per cent better than this. In here always smell renk and it caan measure up,” she complained.
A male customer, one of Tulloch’s loyal patrons, joined in the discussion.
“Look at the pop-dung stalls, a time fi dem gi di sellers better facilities,” he said in defence of the vendors.
Tulloch, who agreed wholeheartedly, said that they have to pay a yearly market licence of $2,500 as well, as a daily fee of $150-$200. She suggested that more can be done to make their working conditions much better.
CAMARADERIE BETWEEN VENDORS
However, it’s not all gloom and doom in their cramped space, as Tulloch and Watson are still thankful that they can sell their produce without the fear of harassment or having their goods stolen.
And even though they are all competing for the dollar, there is camaraderie between them as they joked around and even encouraged consumer to ‘buy over there’ if they don’t have what buyers are looking for. “We are like a family in here and we look out fi each other,” said Tulloch.