Head count exercise for street dwellers

In an interview yesterday, Valentine said the exercise took place last week Wednesday and it was conducting in several parts of Port-of-Spain.

“We have started a joint exercise last week Wednesday with the Ministry of Social Development Mental Health Department in the Ministry of Health, and the Port-of Spain City Corporation to get a head count.” He continued, “We went around certain parts of the city to get a head count last Wednesday and we are still tabulating all the information,” Valentine said. Valentine indicated that he remained hopeful they could have the situation under control to bring about an ease of comfort to pedestrians in the capital city before Christmas. “The process is well on its way and we have started collecting valuable data. I understand a comparative was done in San Fernando as well, but I cannot speak for that matter, but I am hoping that by Christmas we can bring about an ease of comfort to pedestrians before Christmas. We are still putting everything together and the meeting is scheduled for October 18, where our teams will be meeting at the Ministry’s office,” he explained. Valentine said they are working with all stakeholders to eradicate the issue with street dwellers in the capital city.