TIGHTER SECURITY measures have been put in place for the 53rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show, to improve the security of patrons attending the three-day event.Kingsley Clarke, first vice-president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), said changes have been made to the security arrangements as part of efforts to improve the experience of attending the show.
"Last year, we used two security companies, this year we're using three to make certain that we get the best security that we possibly can," Mr. Clarke said. In addition, he pointed out that exhibitors' vehicles would not be allowed into the compound in order to avoid a repeat of the problems experienced last year. He said exhibitors were asked to set up early and bring additional material inside to avoid vehicles coming back into the show grounds.
COMFORTABLE ARRANGEMENTS
He added that a meeting was also held with the exhibitors on Friday, July 22, on the showgrounds to explain the changes, and to ensure that they were comfortable with the arrangements. He noted that a company was contracted last year to manage the gate and for the first time the JAS was able to earn a profit. The company, he said, would be contracted again this year.
Mr. Clarke said an exhibitor's manual has been printed, which outlines their rights and privileges at the show as well as the expectations by the JAS. He pointed out that participants in the show would be clustered this year, with those selling food being placed in a food court. A general exhibit area, a kiddies area and a designated area for small vendors have also been established.
