Dear Editor,
THE Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown have expressed concern at how food is being displayed for sale at the various markets in the City.

It has been observed that some vendors are displaying foods below the 2 feet standard height that is required. The Council has served notices on several vendors who operate in the vicinity of Bourda, Stabroek Markets, and their immediate environs, to put themselves in order.

The notice states: Please note that it has been brought to our attention that there are some unhealthy practices regarding the display, handling, and sale of fruits, food vegetables, etc., at various Municipal markets. It is prohibited for persons (Vendors/ Tenants) to be selling any good/ foods articles by placing or storing them on the ground; it is not safe for human consumption, according to the Public Health laws, under “MODE OF TRADE IN AND SALE OF PROVISIONS FOR FOOD OF MAN “By-laws, Citation two (2), which states that, “All articles of food exposed in a manner set forth in the by-laws shall be kept at a height of not less than two (2) feet from the sidewalk, pavement or ground above which they are placed.”

This practice is unacceptable, and as such you are given notice of seven (7) days from this date, August 9, 2019 to correct or adjust your tables, pallets etc., failing which you will not be permitted to sell thereafter. Also, time and again, vendors have been warned about this unhygienic and unhealthy practice.

The Council is looking forward to the full cooperation of all vendors and tenants. As the Council seeks to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Georgetown.
Regards,
Debra Lewis
Public Relations Officer