MINISTER of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says he is saddened by yesterday's passing of Lionel “Dunstan” Whittingham, president of the Jamaica Higglers, Vendors and Markets Association.
“Dunstan was a passionate and tireless advocate for the interests of vendors for many years.
While he was quick to challenge what he saw as mistakes by local and central government in dealing with the vendors, he was not defiant of public order.
He supported many of the KSAMC's [Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation] initiatives to ensure harmony between business activity and good order and was not afraid to chastise conduct that was unruly.
I salute him and express condolence to his family, his friends, the members of the Jamaica Higglers, Vendors and Markets Association and to the wider community of vendors across the country,” said McKenzie.
