In response to critically needed aid for Venezuela following last week’s powerful earthquakes, Guyana has managed to mobilise almost 100 containers of relief supplies that are being prepared for shipment this weekend.

“The efforts continue. We’re hoping to have that ship loaded by this weekend. I know it’s almost over 100 containers,” President Dr Irfaan Ali told reporters on Wednesday when asked about the humanitarian donation drive that was being held. Last Saturday, it was announced that the Government of Guyana is organising a large-scale donation drive to mobilise humanitarian assistance for Venezuela after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes on June 24, which have caused extensive damage in parts of the country, including the capital.

It was reported that Guyana has made available an 8000-tonne vessel to transport the aid to the neighbouring country. At the time, five containers of critically needed pharmaceutical items had already been procured, as well as several containers of food items.