KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica will have talks with Trinidad and Tobago over its recent decisions on Caribbean Airlines (CAL), including the cutting of flights to Jamaica.

Transport Minister, Omar Davies, in the opening presentation in Parliament today said that, “this Administration is of the firm view that we should seek to resolve whatever difficulties we are facing through dialogue”, despite “calls for the Administration to take aggressive action against CAL.”

As such, Trinidad and Tobago’s Trade and Industry minister, Vasant Bharat, who has responsibility for CAL, will travel to Jamaica this month or early June “for a frank exchange of views leading to a resolution of all outstanding matters,” Davies said, acknowledging that there’s “no benefit to either country to turn our attempts to resolve problems into a public spat.”

The Trinidad and Tobago-based CAL bought Air Jamaica in 2010 but has not succeeded in ending the loss-making entity’s troubles, resulting in the airline cutting flights to Jamaica on April 16.

“The reduced number of flights is below the minimum level required by the agreement which granted permission for the use of the Air Jamaica brand name,” Davies said.

In addition, CAL has challenges in meeting obligations with other Jamaican public sector entities, including the Norman Manley International Airport and Jamaica Customs, Davies said.