Gov’t says 21,782 Venezuelans recorded in nine regions

Based on tabulations, 21, 782 Venezuelan migrants have been registered in nine regions and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has once again called on the government to curb the influx.

Figures were provided in Parliament yesterday by Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn. The number of Venezuelans here is believed to be higher.

The Opposition Leader made the call for curbs yesterday during the 69th sitting of the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where he opined that there must be a comprehensive screening and monitoring system for Venezuelans to ensure the safety of citizens in the hinterland communities which are on the border with Venezuela.