Region 2 RDC condemns action of Essequibo businessman

A chaotic situation erupted on Monday at the Charity Market waterfront in Region Two (Pomeroon–Supenaam) when vendors who turned out to work were prevented from doing so by a businessman.
The vendors were reportedly stopped by security staff attached to the business, who were allegedly armed with guns and barricades. They were then told by the security personnel that they could not vend there, an order passed down from the businessman.

Affected vendors standing in front of the waterway pondering their next move
Affected vendors standing in front of the waterway pondering their next move
Region Two Chairman Devanand Ramdatt
Region Two Chairman Devanand Ramdatt

Chaos erupted as the news quickly spread. Many vendors were disappointed as they had journeyed long distances to earn their money. Many of them were inconvenienced and were forced to wrap up business earlier than usual.
Given the situation, the distraught vendors informed Region Two Chairman Devanand Ramdatt, who immediately intervened and led a team from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) which comprised the Regional Vice Chairperson, Nandranie Coonjah; Director of the Sea Defence Board and Chairperson of the Charity-Urasara Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Arnold Adams, and Beatrice Parkes to the location.
An inspection was conducted and a meeting was held with representatives of the vendors and the businessman.
According to the Regional Chairman, the regional officials recommended that the businessman remove the barricades and allow the vendors to continue conducting their business. He noted too that vendors were urged to keep the passageway to the river dam clear to allow access to the Pomeroon River.
The businessman was also advised to follow procedure by making an application to the Sea Defence Board if he was interested in using the portion of land.
The Regional Chairman stated that the RDC of Region Two strongly rejected the action taken by the businessman which prevented vendors from earning a living.