SOL fuelling the COVID-19 fight

The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) in partnership with Sol Barbados Limited recently received a donation of 11,000 litres of fuel, with a retail value of BDS$28,000.

Sol in its commitment to the Barbadian community and especially in these unprecedented times, continues to be a true friend and corporate citizen in the fight against COVID-19. This fuel donation will assist the BDF to facilitate the distribution of care relief packages to vulnerable households in Barbados.

In response to the donation, Chief of Staff, Colonel Glyne Grannum stated: “For many years, Sol Petroleum (Barbados) SRL has been one of the Barbados Defence Force’s foremost strategic partners.

Loyal to their mission, values and promise in the fuel industry, the Sol Group has continuously contributed to the BDF’s mobility on land and at sea. During our fight against the unseen enemy, COVID-19, Sol understood and demonstrated its ability to be a team player and in the true sense of nationhood, made a considerable donation to augment the BDFs capabilities.

As I continue to lead the Force, I am truly comforted to know that in the face of many unknowns, the BDF has the necessary partners and corporate support to be effective.”

Roger Barrow, General Manager of Sol Barbados reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the region.

“We take our corporate responsibility seriously and are mindful of the vital role that our products and services play in powering journeys and energising communities in which we operate.

This is just our way of showing that we care and we will continue to support those organisations helping others when we can,” he said.

Sol, the leading supplier of petroleum-based products and energy solutions in the region, has championed various initiatives to provide contributions of over BDS$700,000 regionally towards supporting essential workers and charitable food bank organisations responding to these challenging times.

Sol remains committed to further supporting its community, guided by its social investment pillars, education, sports, environment, and charities. (PR)