St Vincent - Mixed Goods Vendor

Under the covered walkways (colonnades) and arches of old Kingstown, this vendor sits relaxedly. Her fare is varied. She offers from traditional home-made sweets to chewing gum, cigarettes and chocolates.

She attracts clientele from all age groups - primary school children to working adults - extending "Credit by familiarity only'. Vendors on the island are also referred to as 'traffickers'.