Bourda vendors protest to reclaim spots outside former Bedford building

Bourda Street vendors protesting outside City Hall yesterday for the return of their vending spots and the removal of smelly garbage skips.

Half a dozen of the vendors who were relocated to facilitate the demolition of the Bedford Methodist building yesterday staged a protest in front of City Hall, where they accused Town Clerk Royston King of failing to honour promises made to them.

In August, the vendors were removed from their spots along Bourda Street by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) despite their objections.

Activist Mark Benschop, who has been advocating for the vendors and who was part of the protest, told Stabroek News that King had