Stallholders in the Stabroek Market are continuing to complain that every time there is a high tide the market is flooded and they suffer financial losses but nothing is being done to deal with the situation.
The stallholders explained that due to poor management of the valve that controls the market’s intake and outlet of water they have been experiencing regular flooding whenever the tide rises.
One stall owner who has been operating in the market for 10 years said the condition of the place is like in the 18th century and nothing is being done to assist them.
“I’m in this market for 10 years and there has been no change in the drainage and irrigation system,” complained a stallholder who opted to remain anonymous for fear of victimization.
When Stabroek News visited the market the water in the area was rising with the tide, causing businesses to close early while some vendors sought higher and dryer ground for their goods.
And the vendors who are angry at the way the market is being neglected are calling for its restoration to its original standard. They also expressed concern about their security and the security of their customers since they said there are no constables in the market and vagrants and pickpockets are freely traversing the area.
Begging for $200
“The only time you see the constables is on Saturday when they come to beg stallholders for $200,” the angry vendors remarked.
The owners said they wish to see the market being equipped with a pump so that when the tide is
high they can pump the water out. They also said that they want Mayor Hamilton Green to know that Stabroek Market is the main source of revenue for City Hall and more should be done for them with the rates they pay.
