FALMOUTH, Trelawny — In response to a rising variety of automobile thefts, together with the current theft of a police officer’s automotive, the municipal automotive park on the Falmouth Market is ready to be retrofitted with safety cameras, in line with Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager.
Talking with the media, Mayor Gager expressed severe concern in regards to the ongoing incidents, notably through the city’s widespread “Bend Down Market” days, which he described as a significant a part of Falmouth’s cultural and business legacy.
“We’ve had a lot of vehicles being stolen from the park. The most recent was that of a police officer,” Gager mentioned. “Bend Down Market has been happening for years. It’s a part of the city’s legacy, we can not enable culprits to destroy this legacy. Therefore, we shall be putting in cameras and improve the safety element.”
Along with boosting surveillance and safety, the mayor additionally revealed that restore work is deliberate for the power to enhance circumstances for market-goers.
“We’ve recognized some funds which have been earmarked for repairs. It isn’t all that’s wanted however the intention is to extend the consolation stage of patrons and sellers,” he added.
The Falmouth Market, which was constructed by the Port Authority of Jamaica, formally opened in 2019 and has since served as a hub for commerce within the city. The upgrades are a part of efforts to reinforce public security and protect the market’s significance to the native economic system and heritage.
