Stabroek Square Upgrade Moves Forward With Council Support

At a meeting in a packed Boardroom at the Ministry of Housing, where the Mayor of Georgetown, Mr Alfred Mentore and several city councillors were present, a VIDEO presentation was made of what the Stabroek Square (that is currently being constructed) would look like and what that would entail and involve.

The response from the City Council was, “lovely, lovely. This is what is needed.”

Additionally, on the night where the Ministry held a going forward engagement where all stakeholders were invited this concept was publicly presented to all present, albeit not on screen.

The Minister has also spoken publicly of the revival and restoration of the Stabroek Square which is the intention. Shorlty, the repairs too the Market’s roof will begin. Again, the Ministry and the City Council sat down together on this project.

We understand and acknowledge that the erection of the ply board around the area may have caused some alarm, but we are advised that this is necessary for the safety of those in the vicinity and is common practice when civil works of this nature is ongoing.

This construction will finish in under two weeks. We are further advised that two vendors could be displaced temporarily by this construction and instructions have been given that will minimize that effect.

The Ministry will also engage those vendors directly. While there were forces who wanted the vendors removed and thought this was a good opportunity to do that, it was the Ministry that insisted that development must have a human face and that no vendors will be moved at this point.

We ask that parties external to this process not be opportunistic and stoke divisions for narrow political gain.

At the end of this process will be a place where vendors, shoppers and commuters alike will benefit. Where families and children, tourists and artistes, can enjoy their shopping experience and where more sales are likely to happen.