Chavez homeless centre to receive first occupants next week

The Hugo Chavez Centre for Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Onverwagt, Berbice

By Desilon Daniels

 

More than a year after it was officially opened, the Hugo Chavez Centre for Rehabilitation and Reintegration at Onverwagt, Berbice will finally begin letting in occupants through its doors.

According to Wentworth Tanner, Director of Social Services within the Human Services Ministry, the home’s opening has been delayed owing to administrative setbacks, such as the training of staff.

However, the first batch of 35 homeless persons will be moved from the Night Shelter in East La Penitence to the Onverwagt facility early next week.

The centre is built to accommodate 180 persons – 120 males and 60 females – who will be privy to a number