00:00Trinidad and Tobago's state-owned Caribbean Airlines is being thanked by Venezuela for its help in transporting relief supplies in
00:07the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
00:11In a letter published on its social media pages on Thursday, the Venezuelan Embassy conveyed its utmost gratitude to Caribbean
00:19Airlines Chairman Reina Cowlesa and the entire Cal family for their exceptional support in the transportation of humanitarian relief items
00:29to Venezuela last week.
00:30Caribbean Airlines responded by saying that the Embassy's recognition reflects the dedication and teamwork of the Caribbean Airlines Board of
00:38Directors and all employees who supported this important humanitarian effort and demonstrated the airline's commitment to the people and communities
00:47of the region.
00:48Last week, Caribbean Airlines announced that it proudly supported the shipment of three tons of relief items and medical supplies
00:56to Venezuela on behalf of the Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign
01:02and Caracom Affairs.
01:03That shipment arrived on September 3rd on the same flight as a high-level delegation from Trinidad and Tobago led
01:10by Foreign and Caracom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers.
01:13On Thursday, the Venezuelan Embassy said this successful operation would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of
01:21Cal's staff who worked diligently to ensure that the much-needed supplies reached Venezuelan people swiftly and safely.
01:29The Embassy said Cal's contribution has been vital in alleviating the suffering of many Venezuelan families and it stands as
01:37a powerful testament to the enduring bonds of friendship and neighbourly solidarity that unite Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.
01:45While speaking with the media after the law-term opening at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain on
01:50Wednesday, Prime Minister Kamala Posada said there is a plan that is being worked on by Minister Sobers for her
01:57to meet Venezuela's acting president, Delce Rodriguez, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month.
02:05Jewel Brown, TV6 News.
02:07Jewel Brown, TV6 News.
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