Trinidad and Tobago sends 300 pallets of relief supplies to Venezuela

The vessel Galleons Passage set sail from Trinidad yesterday, bound for Venezuela with a significant cargo of 300 pallets of relief supplies. Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John confirmed the departure, noting the supplies are intended to aid the Venezuelan people.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar reviewed the provisions aboard the Galleons Passage upon her return from a Caricom meeting. Minister John commended the Prime Minister's swift action in mobilizing support from Trinidad and Tobago. The vessel was originally slated to depart Wednesday night, but the captain advised a departure Thursday afternoon to ensure arrival during daylight hours due to unfamiliarity with berthing procedures in Venezuela.

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The #TrinidadAndTobago Galleons Passage sailed today from Point Lisas towards La Guaira, #Venezuela full of love and solidarity from the Government and People of this beautiful Twin-Island Republic.

Officials have been in communication with Venezuelan authorities, who will provide tugboat assistance upon the vessel's arrival. The Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs liaised with Venezuelan government officials to ascertain specific needs. The pallets contain essential items such as cleaning products, mattresses, food, and medical supplies.

The Venezuelan Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Álvaro Sánchez Cordero, toured the vessel before its departure to La Guaira, Venezuela. The Venezuelan Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago expressed profound gratitude via Facebook, calling the contribution from Trinidad and Tobago "amazing" and a sign of "love and solidarity." The ambassador was honored to tour the vessel alongside representatives from Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Limited and port workers.

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This amazing contribution from our brotherly and sisterly neighbours of TT has truly touched our hearts...