OFFICIALS of the St George’s Cathedral are breathing a sigh of relief after it has been noted that the number of sex workers operating in the vicinity of the church has declined significantly.In a telephone interview with the Guyana Chronicle earlier this week, church members and officials said that there has been a reduced number of sex workers on a nightly basis and this is very beneficial for the Cathedral’s image.

Recent media reports had highlighted the shameful image being reflected by the significant number of sex workers occupying spots around the church.

Officials had bitterly complained and had made numerous calls to have these persons relocated to carry out their trade.

They explained that this was an insult to a national symbol of worship and a great stain upon the church to have the sex workers working within its vicinity.

While the cathedral officials have noted that they are not in any way against the sex workers’ trade, they are a bit disturbed that they have to besmirch the name of a holy place.

They reiterated that no one was against what they do for a living, but it is advisable to do so away from the cathedral and its surroundings.
Meanwhile, church members are hopeful that persons will cease to ply the sex trade outside the cathedral all together.

In the meantime, they would like to thank the relevant authorities for the support they would have rendered regarding the situation.
The Bishop of the Cathedral and other clergymen, however, were unavailable for comments on this matter.