Merriman vendors say cramped stalls restricting operations

A clustered stall

Vendors are continuing to speak out against the size of new stalls at the Merriman Mall, which they say have forced them to scale back their businesses as they endure cramped conditions.

City Hall has constructed several narrow stalls along the strip, between Orange Walk and Cummings Street, which the vendors have begun referring to as “horse stables.”

During a recent visit by Stabroek News, they complained bitterly about having to operate in cramped spaces, which they said also prevent them from properly displaying their produce to attract customers. Vendors also complained about having to