Thirty years ago in the Stabroek Market – as Christmas drew near and there was usually a noticeable shift in the air – it was not so uncommon to hear jolly cries of “Merry Christmas!” as shoppers and vendors went about their businesses.
Now, with the advent of numerous supermarkets and convenience stores, one is more likely to hear, “Wha’ yuh shopping, sweetheart?” than any holiday greeting.
The Stabroek Market has been a part of Guyana’s history for 133 years after it was
