BY GREGORY HAKA
Honiara City Council (HCC) on Tuesday this week brought all salt fish vendors together to discuss issues concerning the sale of salt fish at Honiara Central Market
The Council informed the vendors that the sale of salt fish is only permitted at the White River Fish Market and not at the Honiara Central Market, a HCC statement yesterday said.
This decision remains in effect and must be complied with by all salt fish vendors.
City Clerk Justus Denni explained that the decision was made by the Honiara City Council Trade and Commerce Standing Committee and later approved by the HCC Executive Committee.
He emphasised that this decision represents the official position of the Council’s governance structure.
Denni further clarified that neither the City Clerk’s office, the Legal Office, nor the Law Enforcement Office has the authority to change or override this decision.
He stressed that no individual office within HCC can permit salt-fish vendors to sell their fish at the Central Market – as such the authority rests solely with the HCC Executive Committee.
The City Clerk emphasised the importance of respecting decisions made through proper governance processes, noting that this decision is made in the interest of orderly market operations and public health standards.
According to the HCC Market Ordinance, the Honiara City Council has the legal authority to control, regulate and manage all markets under its jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, the Council said it will continue to exercise this authority to ensure compliance with market rules and regulations.
HCC encourages all salt fish vendors to cooperate with the Council and operate within designated market areas to maintain order in the city’s markets.
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