Boston Jerk Centre in Portland has been reopened after a month of closure that affected the livelihood of more than 20 vendors.
The Portland Health Department closed the centre because of below accepted levels of hygiene.
Some shop owners tried to attend to some of the conditions laid down for reopening but the standards remained unmet for the facility for weeks. The closure led to a protest two weeks ago by vendors who blocked the road and carried placards.
However, when North Coast Times visited the facility yesterday (Wednesday) evening jerk vendors were seen busy at work at freshly painted and renovated stalls serving customers.
Vendors said they were elated that the facility has been reopened and that it should be at full operation by the weekend.
