The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is responsible for managing and maintaining physical infrastructure and overseeing public transportation in Barbados.
The aims of the Ministry of Transport & Works in Barbados are to:
To provide a well-regulated and competitive environment for the land transport industry.
To provide an excellent and safe technology-driven, modern, and efficient public transportation system.
To provide effective flood alleviation and mitigation solutions across Barbados.
To provide effective standards and law enforcement and monitoring with integrity.
To provide sound planning, policy advice, and technical services in the areas of transport, works, and electrical services.
To regulate the traffic system in conjunction with the police.
To develop and maintain all government buildings, bridges, jetties and wharves and similar structures and other public assets.
To develop, maintain, and regulate road transport and ancillary facilities conducted through the Barbados Licensing Authority, the Transport Authority, and private operators and the provision of ancillary services.
To maintain and rehabilitate highways, tenantry and residential roads, and other public accesses.
To promote safety in all work relating to roads, public transport, and electrical systems management.
To provide a supply-driven integrated transport network infrastructure.
To support other Ministries and government agencies in the execution and implementation of projects.
The heads of the MTW as of 2024.
Deputy Prime Minister of Barbados, and Minister of Transport and Works
Permanent Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary
Chief Technical Officer, Ag.
Chief Electrical Officer Government Electrical Engineering Department
Chief Licensing Officer, Ag. Barbados Licensing Authority
Deputy Chief Technical Officer, Ag. - Design Services,
Deputy Chief Technical Officer - Projects
Deputy Chief Technical Officer - Operations
Director of the Building Standards Authority
Temporary address:
2nd Floor
The Goddard Building
Haggatt Hall
St. Michael
Bridgetown, Barbados
PBX: 246-536-0000
psmtwm@barbados.gov.bb
information.unit@publicworks.gov.bb
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