All structures and debris have been cleared from the Nevis Pier area after a written directive set an April 4th deadline for removal. The cleanup has opened up the waterfront, making it more attractive to visitors and residents. To deter a return of unauthorized vending, the nearby private parking lot has also been blocked off. Observers say similar action is needed in St. John’s, where the surroundings are said to fall short of the city’s modern aspirations.