Parika vendors defy notice to move

Two of three abandoned buildings in the Parika Police Station compound that are now havens for vagrants and stray animals. It was not clear whether buildings belong to the police of the region. However, roadside vendors nearby have proposed that the buildings be pulled down and the land made available to them to conduct their business. Their proposal was turned down. (Photo by Anjuli Persaud)

Stallholders at Parika, East Bank Essequibo are adamant that they will not allow the government or any other authority to demolish their stalls, unless there was adequate provision for them to serve multiple customers at another location.

When Stabroek News visited the area leading up to the Parika Stelling, the vendors were conducting their business as usual but said they were waiting on Minister of Transport Robeson Benn to come with his “hammer”.

The vendors said they were issued with a notice by Chairman of the Mora-Parika Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Jaideo Sookhoo earlier this year and upon receipt of the notice they