Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand has announced that the historic Stabroek Market will undergo extensive restoration and expansion over the next five years, while Bourda Market will be completely rebuilt.

Speaking at a recent meeting, the Minister said the restoration of Stabroek Market would be a complex undertaking due to the building’s historical significance.

“Restoration is very different from construction. I just got a report on the Stabroek Market for the next five years. The Stabroek Market is going to be restored and extended, and the Bourda Market is going to be rebuilt completely.” Manickchand explained that while the projects have been confirmed, the full plans are not yet available to the public, as the Government is still finalising the details. I can say that now. If you want to see a plan for that, you can’t see it now because we’re still in the process of getting the details of what restoration looks like when you’re talking about something built 100 years ago, and then how do you accommodate the people who can no longer fit in this restored building by an extension that does not take away from its aesthetics?”