By Shuntel Glasgow
Vendors who plied their trade around Demico House, Stabroek and outside the Discount Store, Regent Street were removed yesterday by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development following two court orders.
Town Clerk Candace Nelson, who led the exercise, told Stabroek News that the council was acting on the court orders and as a result the vendors were removed from both locations. Makeshift stalls, pallets, freezers and tables were removed from around Demico House. Workers attached to the M&CC removed excess garbage from the area.
Vendors had received letters from the M&CC that demanded their removal early in April. However, Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore explained that the vendors were given up to 30th April to be removed from the area based on the court order. The vendors were also notified about the deadline.