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Blue Waters Out at CAL, Oasis In Under New Supply Deal
By Aurax Radio | July 15, 2026 | 2 min read
Caribbean Airlines has replaced Blue Waters with Oasis as its bottled water supplier following the end of a long-running agreement with the local brand. The change comes after Blue Waters owner Dominic Hadeed was detained under State of Emergency regulations, drawing attention to the relationship between public companies, suppliers and ongoing legal matters.
Oasis bottled water is set to replace Blue Waters as the in-flight bottled water brand on Caribbean Airlines after the state-owned carrier awarded a new one-year supply contract to SM Jaleel & Company Limited.
Caribbean Airlines has ended its 15-year bottled water supply arrangement with Blue Waters and selected SM Jaleel’s Oasis brand as its new supplier for in-flight service. The state-owned airline confirmed the change after awarding a one-year contract valued at TT$405,600 for bottled water supply to SM Jaleel & Company Limited. Blue Waters products have been removed from Caribbean Airlines flights, with Oasis now being provided to passengers as part of the airline’s onboard service.
The supplier change comes as Blue Waters owner Dominic Hadeed remains at the center of a legal and public controversy following his detention under Trinidad and Tobago’s State of Emergency regulations. Hadeed, a businessman associated with several local companies, has challenged the circumstances of his detention in court. Caribbean Airlines has not stated that the contract change was directly caused by Hadeed’s detention, but the timing of the decision has drawn public attention because of the ongoing developments surrounding the businessman.
Caribbean Airlines, which is owned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and serves as the country’s national carrier, has said its procurement decisions are based on operational requirements and contractual processes. The airline’s decision ends a long-standing partnership with Blue Waters, a major local bottled water brand, and begins a new arrangement with Oasis as the company continues to manage its in-flight services. The development highlights the wider scrutiny facing state-owned enterprises when commercial decisions occur alongside significant public issues involving private-sector partners.
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian, Trinidad Express, CNC3, TTT Live and St. Vincent Times.
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