The Barbados Defence Force’s (BDF) Field Medical Hospital will be deployed to Venezuela in the wake of a series of earthquakes that have crippled sections of the country.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement earlier today during the closing media conference of the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on its conclusion in Castries, St Lucia.

Mottley said within the first 48 to 72 hours, Barbados sent people to assist with rescue efforts through the Regional Security System.