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ABOUT US

The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is responsible for managing and maintaining physical infrastructure and overseeing public transportation in Barbados.

Mission

To provide efficient road network services, proper maintenance of Government buildings and vehicles, effective drainage solutions, special electrical services, and public transportation.

Vision

To be the most efficient and innovative of such agencies among developing nations.

WHAT WE DO

The Ministry of Transport & Works is one of the largest ministries on the island and is responsible for:

Constructing and maintaining the island’s highway and road network

Certification of electrical wiring for all properties

Inspecting government vehicles

Maintaining building standards

Managing drainage on public roads and watercourses

Public transportation

Road safety

Vehicle licensing

OBJECTIVES

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.

CURRENT LEADERSHIP

The heads of the MTW as of 2024.

The Hon. Santia Bradshaw, M.P.

The Hon. Santia Bradshaw, M.P.

Deputy Prime Minister of Barbados, and Minister of Transport and Works

Andrew Gittens

Andrew Gittens

Permanent Secretary

Dr Romel Springer

Dr Romel Springer

Parliamentary Secretary

Jason Bowen

Jason Bowen

Chief Technical Officer, Ag.

Tyrone White

Tyrone White

Chief Electrical Officer Government Electrical Engineering Department

Treca McCarthy-Broomes

Treca McCarthy-Broomes

Chief Licensing Officer, Ag. Barbados Licensing Authority

Lorian Graham

Lorian Graham

Deputy Chief Technical Officer, Ag. - Design Services,

Dave Scantlebury

Dave Scantlebury

Deputy Chief Technical Officer - Projects

Richard Austin

Richard Austin

Deputy Chief Technical Officer - Operations

Emil Trotman

Emil Trotman

Director of the Building Standards Authority

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