Consultations are ongoing with vendors at the East Ruimveldt Market to determine the most suitable relocation plan as the government works to ensure business activities continue smoothly throughout the redevelopment process.

During discussions following Friday’s sod-turning ceremony, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand assured vendors that every effort would be made to avoid interrupting their livelihoods.

“I don’t want to put anyone out of a single day of work,” the minister said, noting that the goal is to create a modern market while allowing vendors to continue earning an income throughout the construction period.