St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner has extended a personal invitation to vendors operating at Woods Pond to attend a meeting scheduled for Monday, June 2nd, at the ministry’s headquarters.

Turner visited the vendor area earlier this week, where he held what he described as “frank and fruitful discussions” with stallholders about the current state of the site.

The meeting forms part of broader efforts by the government to engage stakeholders in shaping improvements to urban market environments.

“I appreciate their openness and willingness to engage in solutions that can benefit everyone,” the minister said in a statement shared on social media. “Looking forward to continuing the conversation on Monday.”

The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation is expected to present proposals and gather further input from vendors during the upcoming session. The initiative is part of ongoing urban renewal plans aimed at enhancing public spaces and supporting small-scale commerce.