Standardised upgrades planned for markets across Guyana – Manickchand

…engages Region 2 vendors

Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday, conducted outreach visits to the Charity Amazon Market and the Suddie Market, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), as part of ongoing efforts to review public market facilities and engage vendors on improvements. At the Charity Amazon Market in Charity, the Minister met with stallholders and community members to hear concerns affecting their operations. Vendors were given the opportunity to highlight challenges and discuss possible improvements to the market facility.

The engagement focused on identifying ways to improve the market so it can better support commercial activities and provide a more suitable environment for vendors and customers. The Charity Market remains one of the main trading points in Region Two, attracting farmers, fisherfolk and small business operators from nearby communities who depend on the facility to sell produce and other goods predominately on Mondays. During the visit, Manickchand reiterated the Government’s intention to continue working with local authorities, vendors and other stakeholders to improve market infrastructure.
She noted that the aim is to ensure these commercial spaces remain functional and supportive of livelihoods while contributing to economic activity across the region. Later in the day, the Minister also met with vendors at the Suddie Market in Suddie to discuss plans aimed at improving market infrastructure and services. Manickchand explained that the Government is moving towards a more standardised approach to market facilities, noting that similar upgrades are being planned for markets across the country.
She said once improvements are completed, vendors will be expected to operate within the designated market spaces rather than outside the facilities. According to the Minister, the approach is intended to create a safer and more organised environment for vendors and customers while reducing congestion and improving the overall layout and accessibility of the markets. Vendors also raised questions about the proposed developments, including how the upgrades may affect their daily operations.
In response, Manickchand encouraged them to continue engaging with authorities and assured them that the improvements are intended to benefit the market community. She added that while adjustments may be required during the process, the Government remains committed to ensuring that market facilities are structured to support vendors while providing a more comfortable space for shoppers.