One-month delay in getting new ID cards

The Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) and the Electoral Department (ED) have advised that the delivery of the new Trident ID cards will be delayed by one month.

According to a Government official, the local vendor has experienced a delay in delivering a critical component for the cards to be issued.

“We know that you are looking forward to getting your new card and regret the disappointment, but we are working with them to keep the delay as short as possible,” said the official, according to a news release from the Barbados Government Information Service.

Barbadians who registered for the Trident cards have been advised to collect the new IDs a month later than indicated on their certificates of registration.

“For example, if your collection date was August 12, your new date will be September 12. If that date falls on a Sunday, then it will be the next working day,” the official explained.

While saying that MIST and the Electoral Department sincerely regretted this unforeseen and unwelcome delay at this late stage, the spokesperson added: “We are ensuring your Trident card is your trusted identity and that it is capable of providing you true ease of doing business.” (BGIS/BT)