AFTER years of being an eyesore, the Kitty Market is poised to open soon, following major renovations.
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Councillors, Steven Jacobs and Alfonso De Armas-Archbold shared this with the Guyana Chronicle on Monday.
Jacobs said that finishing touches are being done to the ceiling, and the market will be finished soon.

Armas-Archbold said: “As for the Kitty Market, after what can only be described as an extended period of stop-start activity and shifting timelines, we are cautiously optimistic that it will finally open its doors to the public in the near future.”
This publication reported in March that the long-awaited renovation of the Kitty Market has reached 75 percent completion, with only minor tasks remaining, according to City Engineer Colvern Venture.

During a site visit, Venture assessed the progress of the project and reaffirmed the City Engineer’s Department’s commitment to completing the remaining 25 percent of work in a timely manner.
Councillors had raised concerns over the prolonged rehabilitation of the market, which began nine years ago under former Town Clerk Royston King.

A general-works employee had said that persistent issues had contributed to the delays. Repairs frequently uncovered new problems, including termite infestations, deteriorating ceilings and damaged countertops.
In response, Venture had committed to conducting a thorough inspection to ensure all necessary work is completed efficiently.

The City Council had assured residents and vendors that efforts are being made to finalise the project as soon as possible, with the goal of reopening the market within the coming weeks.

Once completed, the revitalised Kitty Market will offer an improved shopping experience, providing vendors and shoppers with a modernised and enhanced marketplace.