“No Vendors Will Be Removed Until Proper Consultation”…Ubraj Narine

“ VENDORS SHOULD NOT BE MOVED”

The Ministry of Public works made a press release today, 16th October 2020, whereby Minister Benn and Minister Edghill plans to remove Vendors from various areas in Stabroek Market. While we do understand the need to decongest the Stabroek area and many other areas, The Mayor and City council is already working on a plan to redevelop the Stabroek area so that all can Benefit.

The Ministry of Public works cannot remove Vendors without proper consultation from the Mayor and City Council, Vendors Union and the Vendors themselves. You cannot take away Vendors ‘bread’ and ‘butter’ by removing them without a carefully thought through plan. It is unfair to these Vendors if you wish to abruptly move them off the streets, while they are trying to provide for their families.

I had met with Minister Benn on Wednesday, 13th August, 2020, I mentioned to Minister Benn, the Fire stations need to be relocated to an area where they can immediatly respond to emergencies. The Stabroek Market is a heavy commercial area with an immense amount of traffic and it is not suitable for a Fire Station.

Covid-19 is already affecting many of our citizens and Guyana’s economy, it is unfair that Vendors must be treated this way. As Mayor of the City of Georgetown, I will stand to support the Vendors. With that said, no Vendors will be removed until proper consultation is made.

His Worship, Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine