00:00Raylon's mother, Daltia George Taylor, told TV6 News on Monday, quote,
00:06I am quite happy to inform you that my son got back home safely to us this Monday morning.
00:12Thanks be to God Almighty.
00:14We sincerely thank the island's leaders, pastors, family friends,
00:19everyone who offered their prayers and reached out in concern while he was there in Abu Dhabi.
00:26The support meant a lot.
00:28The facilitators at NYU Abu Dhabi took great care of all the students
00:34and ensured that they were always safe, comfortable, and ensured their safe journey home, end quote.
00:42Raylon of Signal Hill Tobago was invited to visit the New York University Abu Dhabi,
00:48a globally prestigious institution, for a weekend program in recognition of his academic excellence.
00:55He was scheduled to return home on March 1st.
00:59However, airport disruptions following bombings left him unable to depart and confined to a hotel.
01:06Chief Secretary Farley-Augustin said the THA was in communication with the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs
01:13to ensure the teen's safe return.
01:17Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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