Westmoreland businesses, vendors report mixed fortunes at PNP annual conference

Hayden Anthony Salmon, resident of Cornwall Mountain division, is happy that the PNP conference was held in his parish of Westmoreland. "I can't wait for it to be over," one frustrated business owner noted, pointing out that their parking lot was completely filled with conference attendees rather than paying customers. Roving and stationary vendors similarly offered mixed views on the day’s turnout.

While vendors appreciated the decision to host the event locally in their parish, several noted that hosting the conference in Kingston would have yielded higher profits due to broader sales opportunities along the transit route. "The conference is good, it's a good turnout, but di people dem nuh have no money. We need a change a government," one vendor stated. Young Patriots enjoying the celebrations at the PNP annual conference in Westmoreland. (Photo: Rosalee Wood Condell) Another vendor, Janet Sinclair, echoed those sentiments regarding the event's location, remarking, "Mi woulda do better if it did keep a town, because mi would sell innah di bus go, sell at the venue, and sell coming…