Untold Stories: struggles of Venezuelans and Guyanese living at the Tuschen Sea Dam

In this video we highlight the struggles of the Venezuelans and Guyanese familes who are squatting on the Tuschen Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo. Most of them started squatting there during the pandemic. They were not getting paid and could not afford to pay the rent and even got evicted. Now, they were served court paper by someone who claimed that he purchased the land. They want to get out of the sea dam but are worried about where they would go and what to do next. The families are struggling financially to get by. The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana, through brother Gulzar Namdar and the Canadian Support Group provided food packages to them.
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[@kay22k15]

Watching this made me appreciate what I have in life, may God bless and help all these families 🙏

[@theshabnashow]

So true... Thank you

[@jeromesingh5731]

Blessings to all who have reached out to the struggling people, who are in return is very thankful for your help. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. BLESSED.

[@shantie6535]

Shabna you are doing a great job of helping these poor people keep the good work up by highlighting these problems thank you 😊 😊

[@theshabnashow]

Thank you

[@paulinemuthena6545]

Send a copy of this video to the great president. He will surely do something.

[@kman5768]

The Venezuelans seem to be living better than Guyanese in the squatting areas, albeit in bad conditions. I noticed you asked a lady if she had applied for a house lot and she said yes. Are house lots being given to venom Guyanese. When did these folks just fence off land and think that they own it?

[@charlenethomas4139]

Thank youu Shauna and blessings for hilighting the plight of those who are not living there best life and life could get a lot better if those in authority really care.These people are hurting.

[@theshabnashow]

Thank you

[@azeemanabrahim248]

My sister and her husband are members with Raymond Durgana and his wife and lots of other Muslim brothers and sisters of Guyana. Shabana, thank you for the video

[@user-qw7rf2sz7f]

Keep up the good work, Love your video.🇻🇪🇬🇾

[@troyaustin7443]

Shabna god will bless you, you are doing a great job in helping these people

[@sherizaishmail-td5rw]

Ohh my😢 so sad… great job in bringing awareness ❤

[@devibehari8886]

Love your videos ,keep up the good work.

[@romabalkarran984]

Sad situations, I like how they have the Guyanese accents❤.

[@theshabnashow]

very sad... True

[@ClintAndreVlogs]

I hope these families here can get hold of their house lots as soon as possible.

[@tarayacoob3198]

I do feel sorry for people who can't help them self. Those 2 guys that spoke in this video are health men. Many of my family and friends helped many Guyanese and charity organizations over 30 years. Personally now 62years I'm tired helping people in Guyana, 2 months ago I sent a phone and few things for his kids, a taxi driver I met 2 years ago, 3rd time helping this person out. When I lost my job from a bank, I did many other things to support my family because my husband also laid off from work. We had to help ourselves. These people want a turn key home, if they can't find work, then clean up your surroundings and plant vegetables and fruit trees. If and when they get a house lot, where $ coming from to build. B4 getting a driver's license and a car, i took bus to work 2.5 hours going and coming. Why these young women not going to school part-time to elevate themselves, I did in the evening after work 2 nights weekly. They can do domestic work. If someone really wants to do something,they will find a way to do it, even if there are things that make it hard to do. I can tell many true stories of people struggles in Canada. They should thank God they not in Ukraine, India, Sudan... We must use wisdom in helping, not using my heart anymore in helping, using my head. In Guyana each child in school, parents gets some kind of $ from Government, not sure of the amount. Don't judge a book by its cover. My 1st job at 14, after finishing school always had 2 jobs until I had children. I can't stand lazy people. I still volunteer 2 days weekly in my community. Not to have so many children if you are struggling. Always encourage your children to volunteer, read alot and take part in some sports activities. Thanks for hearing me out. May God continue to bless you always🙏

[@vpcreationsunlimited]

My ❤love to these humble people ! They will surely get helped and become someone ! Please send this to the President and hopefully he does something!

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Shabna, you are an angel. Thank you for being a voice for all these folks. I pray they will get the help they need. Keep up the good work ! Bless you. 🙏❤️

[@bibirupnarain96]

Praying for each and everyone can find a beautiful home to live . I hope everyone will get the essential things for their daily living .Keep praying the lord will open many doors for you guys . Sabna you're awesome .The almighty father will surely blessed you .❤❤❤ keep up the good work Sabna

[@theshabnashow]

I hope so too... Thank you

[@rand2747]

Good Job shabna

[@bibirafiek9162]

Salaam and you are doing a good job by helping the people

[@theshabnashow]

Wasalaam. Thank you

[@laka7955]

Applaud the Canadian organization to help with food hampers but I am hearing how much money flowing around in Guyana, so why are these citizens has to live in such deplorable condition.

[@indarpersaud8786]

You ought to see the amount of homeless people living in Canada and the USA. Sometimes in worst conditions.

[@desmondburnett9286]

​@@indarpersaud8786that is true. but with 800,00 citizens, the country should do better with the oil money. but exonn is ripping guyana off.

[@eloisepamela9107]

Where Is The Oil Money???…to help these people that has MUCH needs?? So SaD😂😂

[@jhoanrivero7885]

Nice job.

[@Bussalime]

I like your show it helps me grounded keeps me in check. That kind of living exists all over the world even in USA where I live currently. Respect to your show God bless.

[@tarayacoob3198]

I feel sad for these people, most of them from Venezuela. I'm confused, Guyana government is bringing workers from China and India, lots of labour work in Guyana. Don't understand why they are in this predicament??

[@adrianbristol4392]

God bless 🙌

[@johnnycrepaul547]

Allah Blessing to all .

[@drewrampersaud3346]

Why they have to move if the owner is not using the land at this time…or will the owner take it to his grave..let the ppl live..life is short

[@SonoranVibes]

I love this so much

[@roystonseecharran7601]

I hope the senior Government officials try and help these destitute people. They will need their votes for the next election? Keep posting, Shabna.

[@aranpaul5897]

Very good

[@kelleanahemraj1066]

God bless you for shedding the light!! People need to do more to help ! Especially the president of guyana! He’s not doing enough!!

[@Lostmidswrld]

Guyana is nice we accept anyone and everyone vote for dr ali things will only get better

[@kenrickugrah9795]

Wow

[@ismayramudith8446]

Surprisingly when the PNac or APNU were in power nobody was asking for help with housing etc but now because it’s a new and lenient government suddenly this large amount of people coming forward requesting for help. Next Venezuelans cannot enter Guyana and take up residence and squat on government nor private land.This is my opinion and nobody else’s opinion

[@theshabnashow]

It's nothing to do with the government, it's just because I started this show and I've chosen to highlight these issues. I would have done it under the government as well!

[@ismayramudith8446]

@@theshabnashow you made it look as if the government does not want to help but they are taking advantage of the situation. Again Venezuelans are not supposed to come in Guyana and squat on government nor private land. It’s illegal.

[@sabrinaellis4449]

Dem is killers

[@amazonwarrior-wf7kl]

why not, they are fleeing poverty, so if we can help them so we must after the Guyanese people of course. Every one know the APNU are useless at any thing most less building houses, its like asking a jackass to build a house for you.

[@burtmcreavy7695]

The vens should have all got together and forced by force z change in their own ellegal Gove. back home. I wish them all a good future

[@amazonwarrior-wf7kl]

Guyana is short of carpenters and labourers, but I dont know it there are vacencies in that area,all the Guyanese and venezuliana need places and to live the Guyanese who object to the venezulians is that we need people to work now and the near future. this is nothing to do with the border dispute.

[@LakeramPrashad]

Please come in Bell West Canal 2 to expose the Condition of the living standard of some people who are from Venezuela. Government need to know about the plite of these people. The region Chairman is a no Show 😢😢😢.

[@theshabnashow]

Ok I’ll come when I return to Guyana

[@LatchminBasmatie]

😢😢

[@desmondburnett9286]

poverty as wealth is generational. hard work does not get you out of poverty, but a helping hand to take you out of poverty.

[@azeemanabrahim248]

Even USA have homeless people. Thank god Guyana is tropical. The soil is rich. Poverty is a crime

[@omesh5387]

🕌🕌🕌🕌 Great Phalinphis work. 🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌

[@kman5768]

The president is not everyone daadee

[@devikasingh4119]

So sad

[@serenaseujattan1679]

Why the government don't give land to the people and they can build how they afford it not everyone can afford the house the government want to build and give so many waste land help the poor so they can help themselves

[@benkhan2908]

Shabna, Please get a hold of the Guyanese Critic, and he may help to arrange a meeting with the Vice President, who will help with the best advice for the people.

[@jenniferpraimnath3248]

I have emailed you and no response. How can I connect with you?

[@theshabnashow]

I'm sorry, I didn't get any email. Please contact me on: 592-608-7116

[@jhoanrivero7885]

If you are Venezuelan is easy to go to USA ans stay legal over there. Or Europe

[@theshabnashow]

If you need to contact me, my information is linked in the description... Thanks

[@mahadeopersaud8856]

You are better and the political in Guyana 🇬🇾

[@rajmanieviera8000]

Guyana is a land of Freedom!! Government officials need to build some condo for all the peoples who needs it. PRESIDENT DO SOMETHING.

[@natashamohan9738]

I feel sorry for them but it’s illegal to build house on the government property, what is the Venezuelan people doing in Guyana ,they don’t belong in Guyana 🇬🇾

[@rajmanieviera8000]

You shouldn't judge those people's!! Why Guyanese living around the world's?

[@KC-su9xq]

​@@natashamohan9738you sound very bitter, you don't have no heart,after watching and listening you uttered venom out of your mouth, you should be ashame

[@shakilahmohamed541]

The present is telling guyanese to come back to Guyana give them a piece of land.

[@shantalclarke6932]

Shabna, how is it that everyone else was allowed to take off with 2 bags down to the end, when obviously, others were waiting & there-were-NOT-enough-bags-left? Must be proud of yourself huh!

[@theshabnashow]

Why be so sarcastic? Lol. Honey, I wasn’t sharing the food packages. The organization just wanted me to highlight it. Btw, it was just one bag per household. So maybe some people were helping others to carry theirs

[@mahadeopersaud8856]

What is going on in Guyana

[@theshabnashow]

It’s nothing new… only that it’s now being highlighted

[@athseymalone1342]

Shabna, I have tried to reach you by email twice, but no response ... How else can I get hold of you?

[@theshabnashow]

Oh really? Try: 592-608-7116

[@athseymalone1342]

@@theshabnashow Are you on WhatsApp?

[@theshabnashow]

@@athseymalone1342 yes I am

[@barbarabrown6315]

They sold their houses and cars,what they expect.They left sure for unsure

[@Sthmohtwenty]

Venezuela is a massive country..why these ppl don't seek help there rather than travel 2 Guyana we're life is as hard ...senseless moreover..Guyana need 2 look after their own ...etc

[@bobdole9242]

These people have a place to sleep guyana people think them deh bad but there are people in other countries that are actually homeless have no place to bathe no food to eat... god knows how they get water to drink.People saying gov't this gov't that.....why not put money where your mouth is and send shabna money to give to these people.There are poor people all over the planet not just guyana.Don't let ile money run ayo madd.

[@ns-dd6mh]

Give dem land in Essequibo they got nuff land n left the east bank n East coast land for us guyanese who work n pay tax here

[@glendonkhanai277]

Guyana worlds fastest growing economy...and comcomitant growth of poverty

[@amazonwarrior-wf7kl]

Glendon, its only 3 years the gov in power, it takes a little time more

[@pamelafrancis7362]

HI THERE i am a guyanese living in london ,, can i come back home and get land to build a house ,, we did not ask the venezuelans to come to guyana ,, they are lots of guyanese living in line top squatting we should look after our own people ,, why have chilldren when you cant mind them

[@amazonwarrior-wf7kl]

cant afford contraceptives

[@theshabnashow]

Thanks for your comment, but you’re asking the wrong person about land. I don’t know anything about that lol

[@stevedasrat7177]

Where all the oil money oh making road we gonna eat and sleep on the road

[@jackiecameron2489]

???

[@mrjerky592]

They said all the oil is between u momma leg

[@vpcreationsunlimited]

Exactly 😂

[@theshabnashow]

Roads are important as well... If they're not built, people will complain too

[@amazonwarrior-wf7kl]

the Gov is doing both roads and houses, give it time,

[@jhoanrivero7885]

Venezuelans do not speak english, people speaking english is weird