Vendors who plied their trade around the Discount Store on Regent Street were in a saddened state yesterday, one day after they were removed on Sunday by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) following two High Court orders.
When Stabroek News visited the area outside of the Discount Store yesterday morning the vendors were at the location with the expectation that they would still be able to operate without hindrance. They collectively explained that they were issued with notices to vacate the area since April 8th. The vendors opined that despite the court order the M&CC should have properly explored alternatives before removing them from the area.
The Discount Store was granted a mandamus by the High Court to have the vendors removed. Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George issued the Mandamus at the High Court on April 10th. On Sunday, Town Clerk Candace Nelson, who led the removal exercise, had told Stabroek News that the council was acting on 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 garbage from the area.