Markets
Markets have a distinct function in the city. The major market in Montego Bay, Charles Gordon market, provides the weekly if not daily supply of fresh vegetables and fruits and meat to the residents. It is the norm on Saturday to stock up on these things, as Saturday is day when everyone comes to sell and buy. The market in Montego Bay is very big and has been restructured to accomodate more vendors. There is hardly any road space during a busy day, suggesting that it should be made a pedestrian-only affair.
Higglers area key feature of Jamaica's informal economy. They are often middle-aged women and men who occupy regular spots in the and around the urban markets. They usually work on their own, or perhaps with children, selling agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables or sweets and snacks.
Higglers come from towns and villages outside of Montego Bay. Poor city dwellers have also begun to make their living by selling on the pavements in the city proper. This growing number of sidewalk vendors offer everything form food to cheap imported clothing.
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