By Tifaine Rutherford with
photos by Arian Browne
Over the years, the first thing that comes to mind when people talk about Mon Repos, is the cheap daily market. The atmosphere in Mon Repos is always busy since many people flock to the market to get items ranging from roast duck to fruit. Residents in the area said that they do not need to travel far since the market caters to most, if not all of their shopping needs.
Described by residents as quiet and safe, this village has a name which means ‘my resting place’ in French. It consists of about 700 people of mostly Indian ethnicity, residents said, although other races are scattered throughout the community.
Katherine Persaud who operates a spray paint business with her husband was breezing out in her hammock when we approached her. Living in Mon Repos all her life she said that the area is very quiet save for the few pushcart vendors who operate their mobile music carts. Recreational activity is not too great in the community she said, since there is
