MORE than 100 migrant children at Kumaka waterfront, Mabaruma, Region One, on Christmas Eve received hot meals, snack packs, drinks and toys as Divisional Commander, Superintendent Boodnarine Persaud celebrated his 54th birth anniversary.

He was accompanied by his wife, Lolita Persaud, who prepared the food and snacks, and ranks from the Mabaruma Police Station, including Detective Sergeant Melville; Sergeant Harry; Corporal Kanaya and Constable Peters who assisted him in making the event a success.

The children reside at Kumaka Waterfront, Mabaruma, North West District farmers wharf and the hostel in the sub-region.

“You could have seen the joy in the children’s faces when they received their gifts and food. They, along with their parents were happy for such a kind gesture. The majority of the migrants at the Kumaka Waterfront are unemployed and finding it hard to feed their family,” one resident said.

The Commander, the resident said, had observed this during his many visits to the Kumaka Waterfront area which is listed as an area of concern for the police at Mabaruma due to the high number and steady influx of Venezuelan migrants.

Commander Persaud was very happy to see the joy on the faces of all who benefitted.

“Christmas is a time for sharing, caring, and merriment and everyone should enjoy,” the superintendent noted. The Commander is encouraging others who can afford it to help the migrant children.