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Young, Defence Force head to lead 100-strong contingent to Bahamas
Shane Superville
In the next 24 hours, National Security Minister is expected to accompany Chief of Defence Staff Darryl Daniel and 100 members of the Defence Force to the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
The group laves on Sunday morning to provide relief supplies and services.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference at the Ministry of National Security, Abercromby Street, yesterday, Young said arrangements have already been made with Caribbean Airlines to transport the personnel and supplies to the Bahamas in a 737 plane from Piarco Airport at 11 am.
He said while it was difficult to say how long the team would stay in the Bahamas, they were expected to remain there for about 72 hours.
Young said while he spoke to Public Utilities Minister Robert Le Hunte to co-ordinate transport for technicians from the TT Electricity Commission (TTEC) and the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), they will not be going with the first wave of relief.
"There has not even been a proper assessment as yet (in the Bahamas), so to take persons to sit on the ground and wait in Nassau doesn't make sense at this point. We will get our boots on the ground, our troops on the ground, who will provide us with further information and, more importantly, provide support to the Bahamas."
He also thanked various organisations for their support in gathering supplies, including the Bermudez Company, which provided non-perishable food and National Petroleum, which provided fuel for the flight.
Young said the government, through his ministry, would be expected to pay for fuel for the return trip, but did not give an estimate of the cost.
Young also said there were no TT citizens in the Bahamas during Dorian's passing, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Dennis Moses.
Daniel said no heavy technical equipment from the Regiment's Engineering Battalion will be taken to the Bahamas, as most of the island's infrastructure was intact to provide basic services.
Daniel also said the relief force, which consists of members of the regiment, Coast Guard and Air Guard will include medical personnel, engineers and regular soldiers. The mandate of the troops, Daniel said, would be to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as well as internal security.
"It's something we have had some experience with over the years – Grenada in the past – so it's something we are used to. It is very challenging and it will be emotional at times when you see the devastation, but we will represent TT well. "
Young said Jamaica is also expected to send 120 troops to help.
The_Honourable wrote:So why Young going? Understandable if Dennis Moses goes as he is the caricom min...
no wait...
Best Young go yes...
rspann wrote:They should send the same teams that went looking for the missing fishermen and who went south to assist during and after the big flood last year.
But is how open they does be. And the apparent lack of security compared to day time for them. I guess when Gabriel call you show up.rspann wrote:Growlers and Moses went to get their instructions from the real bosses.
Sai Baba more Afro than Rowlee, him have afro while Rowlee is bald MCK74T wrote:
They will say they usual that them is devil ting and will blight their PNM prime minister.The_Honourable wrote:lol imagine what them pnmites saying behind closed doors.
The PNM prime Minster is in need of some off Sai Baba's blessing.one eye wrote:a very distasteful picture. Dr Rowley i am quite disappointed with you taking part in those unpalatable events. As a politician you must go to such lows in the interest of TnT is greatly understood.
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zoom rader wrote:They will say they usual that them is devil ting and will blight their PNM prime minister.The_Honourable wrote:lol imagine what them pnmites saying behind closed doors.
Rovin wrote:look at d size of dem tikka - like d pundit who put in on use he whole thumb ......
dem fellers doh friad lightning strike dem down ........
Dats rohan spann PNM prime minsterhydroep wrote:Sh!tkickers, de greatest, most wonderfullist, crime bustingess, economy fixarrest Prime Minister dis country evah see.
Ah hope he stay dey fuh all eternatee...
zoom rader wrote:Dats rohan spann PNM prime minsterhydroep wrote:Sh!tkickers, de greatest, most wonderfullist, crime bustingess, economy fixarrest Prime Minister dis country evah see.
Ah hope he stay dey fuh all eternatee...
PNM for 2020 election victory
matr1x wrote:A good pundit woulda dig he bottom before applying the tikka.
Not like they would have known the difference.
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