In a bid to enhance cleanliness and comfort for vendors, Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand officially launched the “Cleaner Market” initiative on Monday evening. This initiative began with the placement of garbage bins around the Stabroek Market Square.
The installation covers a significant area, stretching from Brickdam at the Head of Avenue of the Republic down to Stabroek Stelling, along Lombard Street, and extending along Water Street from Stabroek Market to America Street, as well as adjacent to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.
During her engagement with vendors, Minister Manickchand emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal. She stated that the garbage bins aim to provide convenient disposal points, thereby reducing littering and ensuring that waste is contained.
“We are going to work with each other to change the bad habits of littering. If we don’t, enforcement will follow, which has consequences, including fines. I’d rather avoid that for all of us,” the Minister implored.
Ms. Manickchand underscored the necessity of cultivating a new culture around the market square, highlighting that proper waste disposal should be taken seriously.
She assured vendors of full cooperation, stating, “We will empty the bins twice a day, from 3-6 AM and 1-3 PM, so there’s no reason to work in filth anymore.”
The Minister expressed her hope that the Stabroek Market initiative would serve as a model for other markets across the country. She noted, “This square will show the rest of the country how it can be done. Change starts here at Stabroek, and President Ali has exciting plans for this market, which will become a vibrant waterfront municipal space that encourages investment and shopping.”
The initiative is part of a broader “Clean and Green Guyana” campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and improving community spaces.
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