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Sep 18, 2016 News
The disputed Port Mourant Market, in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) has been in the local media for the past nine months. It has been at the centre of reports on matters relating to dispute, amongst other concerns.
Now, for the first time after seven years, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has set a management committee in place.
The Committee is being headed by the Claude Henry, the Chairman and consists of: the RDC Councillor and the Office of the Prime Minister Representative, Gobin Harbhajan; Assistant Regional Executive Officer, Janelle Coddette; Overseer, Johns/Port Mourant, Budwatty Ramnarine; Market Clerk, Chandrakalli Anandeo; RDC Councillor, Regional Democratic Councillor, Kamal Danessar; Neighborhood Democratic Councillor, Samuel Mungra; Neighborhood Democratic Councilor, Gowrie Narine; Public Health Officer, Marvin Dindyal; Businessman, Bhigrooj Poonai; Vendor’s Representative, Ramwattie Ravindranauth; Vendor’s Representative, Devindra Bhola; and Vendor’s Representative, Chandrawattie Lallman.
Harbhajan said on Friday that the committee wishes to inform the vendors, patrons, businesses and the general public of several decisions were made which includes the following: Public vending will be done on Fridays between 17:00 hrs and 22:00 hrs; Vending on Fridays will only be for wholesale vendors; There will be no vending of fish and meats on Friday afternoons.
Additionally, a landing fee will be charged on vendors utilizing the Friday afternoon market facility based on the following rate structure: Trucks with Goods/ Produce, GD$2,500; Canter with Goods/ Produce, GD$2000; Mini Bus/Pick up with Goods/Produce, GD$1500; Cars with Goods/ Produce, GD$1000; Carts and others with Goods/ Produce, GD$ 500.
Harbhajan stated that rates structure for stalls within the market, and fees for vending will subsequently be reviewed by the committee after general consultation with the public.
Also, management of the market will not be responsible for loss or damaged goods and the general security of patrons and vendors outside of the stipulated wholesale vending period on Fridays and the markets will continue to serve the general public on Saturdays based on the current existing arrangements.
“Please note that the decisions taken are to ensure that the market operates in an efficient manner and that it serves our people and communities well.
“Further, the decisions taken will be implemented on September 23, 2016. The General Public is therefore advised to take note of the arrangements that will be implemented and support the management committee in its efforts in providing a better market facility and service to the public.”
Harbhajan said that he would like to thank the Regional Chairman, Mr. David Armogan, for setting up the committee.
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