Barbadian search and rescue teams deployed to earthquake-stricken Venezuela

Grace-Anne SmithJournalist at CBC Barbados

June 27, 2026

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Barbadian search and rescue teams deployed to earthquake-stricken Venezuela

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A search and rescue team of seven officers from the Barbados Fire Service, along with several officers from the Barbados Defence Force, should be landing in earthquake-stricken Venezuela at any minute to assist with humanitarian efforts.

At 5 p.m. today, the team departed from the Grantley Adams International Airport onboard a Regional Security System aircraft.

Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard told CBC News that the deployment of the fire officers was approved by Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Gregory Nicholls.

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