BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Market vendors in Auki, Malaita Province were urged to stay away from construction areas to avoid tragic incidents as the rehabilitation project progresses in town.
The strong message was conveyed by the Auki Central Market fee collector, David Laeta, yesterday in the Auki Central Market.
He said that as the construction gets closer to the market area, care must be taken to avoid creating any problems or incidents.
He urged the vendors to look for areas that are free for movement and to avoid walking close to the construction.
“I just want to remind everyone to stay out of the construction areas and keep ourselves safe from any problems or incidents.
“We know that the construction is close and right in front of our gate, so we must look before we go when it is safe,” he said.
He also reminded the vendors to continue following the market rules to maintain a clean environment for everyone.
He said the market is a place that everyone will go to get food, and it must be kept clean at all times.
“We must follow our market rules to avoid unnecessary littering in our market.
“So, we must keep it clean every time because this is a place that different people will come to buy our produce,” he said.
The vendors appreciate the Auki Market Authority for addressing their concerns about the illegal marketing of betelnut and cigarettes in the market area.
This paper understands that Auki Central Market does not allow smoking or the selling of betelnut in their area.
It also has a specific smoking zone for the vendors to enjoy their smoke and to chew betelnut.
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