Barbados rescue team honoured after Venezuela earthquake response

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Kediesha PerryJournalist at Jamaica Observer

July 12, 2026

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Barbados rescue team honoured after Venezuela earthquake response

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) and Barbados Fire Service who were deployed to Venezuela following last month’s double earthquake have been awarded the Hero of Venezuela Medal.

The honour was presented by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to members of the Urban Search and Rescue team, which was deployed to La Guaira, which sustained extensive damage.

Barbados’ Ambassador to Venezuela, Commander Aquinas Clarke, announced the recognition as the team returned to Barbados on Thursday.

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