PM defends govt’s position on Venezuelan migrants

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─ the admission of these migrants is being done on compassionate grounds

─ being kind to others experiencing economic hardships is a “small token” for the kindness shown to us by others

─ documentation/recording system implemented in order to register and keep track of number of migrants entering Guyana at border regions

DPI, Guyana, Monday, August 27, 2018

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has defended the government’s stance on the Venezuelan migrant issue.

In his “My Turn” Column, the Prime Minister stated that he is “proud to be a member of an administration that has responded with genuine humanitarian concerns” when the Venezuela migrants began to cross the border.

Prime Minister Nagamootoo criticised Opposition Leader, Baharat Jagdeo’s objection to the temporary settlement of Venezuelans fleeing the economic crisis in the neighbouring country, into Guyana’s border regions. The Prime Minister noted that the admission of these migrants is being done on compassionate grounds.

He reminded that when Guyanese migrated they were accommodated and welcomed in the territories they entered. In this regard, the PM noted that being kind to others experiencing economic hardships is a “small token” for the kindness shown to us by others.

The Prime Minister recalled Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix’s recent visits to the country’s border areas as well as visits made by the Ministers of Public Health and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. “Prompt assistance” was given and “safe sanctuaries provided.”

According to the Prime Minister, a documentation/recording system has been implemented in order to register and keep track of the number of migrants entering Guyana at the border regions.

Anara Khan

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