Food aid still being sought for Venezuelan migrants in Region 1

Brentnol Ashley

The supply of food continues to be an issue for Venezuelans of Warrau descent who migrated to the Mabaruma Sub-district earlier this year.

Speaking with Stabroek News yesterday, Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley said both Central Government and the Civil Defence Commission were notified about the lack of food supplies over the past two months; however, he is yet to receive a response.

Meanwhile, Ashley said the RDC has received some assistance from Food for the Poor and the Catholic Church, the latter of which has been providing lunch for the migrants on specific days.