Flyovers in the works to ease traffic congestion, says Straughn Barbados Today17/03/202601.2K views Government has officially put flyovers back on the national agenda, reviving a previously dismissed plan to ease chronic traffic congestion across the island. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn, in delivering… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260392 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more
Goodridge: Some measures welcomed, but relief falls short Barbados Today17/03/20260356 views President of Friends of Democracy Senator Karina Goodridge says the 2026 Budget, while containing some positive steps, does not go far enough to ease the pressure on Barbadians already struggling… Read more
Mottley signals action on ‘unsustainable’ vehicle growth Lourianne Graham24/02/20260513 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that national consultations will soon begin to address increasing traffic congestion across Barbados, warning that the island’s current rate of vehicle growth is unsustainable.… Read more
Humphrey ready for challenges in Ministry of Transport and Works Barbados Today22/02/20260280 views Greeting staff and engaging in his first formal meeting with them, was the first order of business for new Minister of Transport and Works, Kirk Humphrey, when he arrived last… Read more
PSVs to minister: Work with us to make public transport better Emmanuel Joseph18/02/2026017 views The island’s public service vehicle (PSV) operators are urging new Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure Kirk Humphrey to work closely with them if he hopes to achieve his public… Read more
PSV owners plan cameras and warning signs to protect workers Emmanuel Joseph17/02/20260185 views Police inquiries were underway Tuesday after two separate incidents involving public service vehicle (PSV) operators and passengers, one of which reportedly involved an attempt to use a weapon, officials confirmed. … Read more
Decentralise public transport to cut costs for commuters, says Thorne Lourianne Graham04/02/20260121 views Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader Ralph Thorne has pledged to create a decentralised, commuter‑friendly transport system if his party wins the February 11 general election, arguing that outdated routes still… Read more
Road safety ‘crisis’ sparks calls for action as election nears Sheria Brathwaite03/02/20260208 views With just over a week before voters head to the polls, urgent calls were made on Monday for the next government to confront what has been described as a “dangerous… Read more
Bradshaw: Transport Board not for sale Sheria Brathwaite30/01/20260448 views Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw on Thursday night firmly rejected claims that the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration intends to “sell off” the Transport Board, insisting that the future of… Read more