Amidst escalating tensions, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council’s sudden decision to issue a notice for removing vendor stalls around the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation has caused significant outrage among the affected vendors. This move, intended to clear the area, has sparked a backlash due to its abrupt nature and the impact on local vendors who rely on these locations for their livelihood. In her report, Kerese Gonsalves provides a detailed account of the situation, including reactions from the vendors and the rationale given by the city officials.
