City Council, Merriman Mall vendors trade blame over unsightly conditions

Spoilt produce along with waste from vendors discarded on the Merriman Mall. (Orlando Charles photo)

The City Council’s Solid Waste Director and vendors of Merriman Mall in Bourda, Georgetown are engaged in a bout of finger pointing over the current unsightly state of the mall.

Stabroek News yesterday visited the section of the Mall occupied by fruit and vegetable vendors and it was observed to be in a very unpleasant condition. Garbage could be seen dumped in proximity to the stalls.  Homeless persons have also set up living quarters under the vacant stalls.