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After a construction period that was riddled by dissent from vendors, it was re-opened this morning and 7News was there:…

Zenaida Moya-Flowers, Mayor - Belize City
"This market is named after the area representative who has work tirelessly with his constituents to ensure that they are happy and contented and so it is only fitting also that it be name after him. The project is one that has with it the support of the area reps but also of the vendors, I am sure that I saw some of their faces and they seem very pleased with the project and so no doubt that we the consumers will in fact really share encouragingly in all the years thereafter that we will be enjoying this market. It includes 47 double and single stalls, it includes garbage disposal site, an administrative office, a utility room, restrooms for both male and female and the stall as well if you notice they are fully tiled, the counters are tiled as well, it has an area where they can wash their hands and meats, it has all the amenities, it has proper fencing to ensure enough security, it has pavers on the floor so that even when it rains it shouldn't be a problem. We don't foresee any major changes, it's the same people and the same people running it, we will ensure that the areas are in fact kept clean. We want everybody to understand that this project did take some time and so we do want to ensure that we keep it maintain in a proper fashion."

Michael Finnegan - Area Representative
"Well the significance of the event today, it's not about me, it is about the government and the Belize City council working hand-in-hand together to provide a better environment for people like you and I who like to shop at the market, that is what it is all about although it is name after me it's about the people, government and the Belize City council working together to create a friendly and more conducive environment for the Belizean public."

The market will be opened for business tomorrow….