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Institution for the management of all vehicle, driver licence and traffic services.

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The principal provider of safe, reliable and efficient mass transit services in Barbados.

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Category: Legal

If you believe your vehicle was damaged due to a pothole or another road defect, you will be required to repair the damage. After that, you may seek compensation from the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) by submitting a letter to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport and Works
Pine East-West Boulevard
The Pine, St. Michael

OR

Email: mtw.legalunit@publicworks.gov.bb

Your letter should include the following details:

  • The date, time, and location of the incident
  • Your contact information
  • If possible, photos of the incident: get a variety of angles of the damage, the road and the wider location
  • Photos of any damage to your vehicle
  • A copy of your valid driver’s licence
  • A copy of the insurance coverage for the vehicle
  • A copy of the vehicle’s registration card or receipt issued by the BLA
  • Proof that your vehicle was repaired: submit receipts for the relevant repairs to the vehicle. Receipts must include the name, address and contact information of supplier or service provider

After you submit your claim to MTW, the incident will be investigated. Once it is determined that the Ministry is at fault, you will be reimbursed. For more information, you may contact the Legal Unit at 536-0054.

Category: General

The Tree Trimming Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Works is only responsible for trimming trees which impact the roadway. It also assists with the maintenance of trees at schools from time to time. 

However, the Tree Trimming Unit does not trim or cut trees on private properties. Property owners are encouraged to put a proper maintenance system in place to care for their trees. 

To report trees in need of trimming along the roadways, contact the depot within the area, or you may submit your complaint to the Tree Trimming Section at 536-0135 or to the Information Unit via email at information.unit@publicworks.gov.bb or by directly messaging our Facebook or Instagram @mtwbarbados

Category: GEED

No, only the licensed electrician who applied can collect the certificate. 

Category: Legal

If you believe you were injured due to poor road infrastructure, you may seek compensation from the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) by submitting a letter to:

The Permanent Secretary
 Ministry of Transport and Works
 Pine East-West Boulevard
 The Pine, St. Michael

OR

Email: mtw.legalunit@publicworks.gov.bb

Your letter should include the following details:

  • The date, time, and location of the incident
  • Photographs and other supporting evidence of the incident and injury, such as police, medical and insurance reports
  • A copy of a valid form of identification
  • Receipts for the relevant medical attention such as doctor visits and medication. Receipts must include the name, address, and contact information of the supplier or service provider.

Once your claim has been submitted to MTW, it will be investigated. Please note that the final determination on liability rests with the Solicitor General and not MTW’s Legal Unit. For more information, you may contact the Legal Unit at 536-0054.

Category: GEED

No, only a licensed electrician is allowed to submit an application form.