VOL. CLVII No. 55
Part B
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, 16TH MAY, 2022
May 16, 2022
NOTICE NO. 3 (second publication)
LAND ACQUISITION ACT, CAP. 228
(Notice under Section 3)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it appears to the Minister responsible for Lands that the parcels of land described in the Schedule hereto and situate at Trents in the parish of Saint James in this Island are likely to be needed for a purpose which in the opinion of the Minister is a public purpose namely, the re-siting of the Holetown Civic Centre.
FIRST SCHEDULE
ALL THAT land the property of Lila Salazar et al situate at Trents in the parish of Saint James in this Island containing by estimation 16,713.4 square metres Abutting and Bounding to the north on lands of Marcus Beckles,
to the east on a road, to the south on lands of Island Dreams Inc., to the west on lands of Marcus Beckles (lot 11), Marcus Beckles (lot 12), Juanita Pir (lot 13), Adrian Haynes (lot 14) and Ainsley Lovell (lot 15) or however else the same may abut and bound.
SECOND SCHEDULE
ALL THAT land the property of Island Dreams Inc. situate at Trents in the parish of Saint James in this Island containing by estimation 16,713.4 square metres Abutting and Bounding to the north on lands of Lila Salazar et al, to the east on a road, to the south on other lands of Island Dreams Inc. and to the west on lands of Grantley Ifill (lot 16), now or formerly Trents Ltd (lot 17), Gloria Maynard (lot 18) and Lorraine Alleyne (lot 19) or however else the same may abut and bound.
THIRD SCHEDULE
ALL THAT land the property of Island Dreams Inc. situate at Trents in the parish of Saint James in this Island containing by estimation 16,713.4 square metres Abutting and Bounding to the north on other lands of Island Dreams Inc., to the east on a road, to the south on other lands of Island Dreams Inc. and to the west on lands of Elsie Edwards (lot 20), Laura Cridland (lot 21), Cardinal Gibson (lot 22) now or formerly Trents Ltd. (lot 23) and now or formerly Trents Ltd. (lot 24) or however else the same may abut and bound.
FOURTH SCHEDULE
ALL THAT land the property of Island Dreams Inc. situate at Trents in the parish of Saint James in this Island containing by estimation 24,722.1 square metres Abutting and Bounding to the north on other lands of Island Dreams Inc., to the east on a road, to the south on Highway C and to the west on lands now or formerly of Trents Ltd. (lot 25), Bandelle Serrano (lot 26), Ian Bovell (lot 27), Pernell Farley (lot 28) now or formerly Trents Ltd (lot 29) and Linette Davis (lot 30) or however else the same may abut and bound.
Dated this 6th day of May Two thousand and twenty-two.
TIMOTHY O. MAYNARD
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance.
NOTICE NO. 4 (second publication)
LAND ACQUISITION ACT, CAP. 228
(Notice under Section 3)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it appears to the Minister responsible for Lands that the parcel of land described in the Schedule hereto and situate at Balls Plantation, Balls in the parish of Christ Church in this Island is likely needed for a purpose which in the opinion of the Minister is a public purpose namely, the erection of a water storage tank by the Barbados Water Authority.
SCHEDULE
ALL THAT land the property of Joy Ann Ferreira situate at Balls Plantation, Balls in the parish of Christ Church in this Island containing by admeasurement 40,944.10 square feet (conversion from 3,803.8 square metres) Abutting and Bounding on lands now or formerly of Apostolic Teaching Centre on lands of the Barbados Government and on a right of way leading to a Public Road (Highway 6) or however else the same may abut and bound.
Dated this 6th day of May Two thousand and twenty-two.
TIMOTHY O. MAYNARD
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance.
May 16, 2022
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NOTICE NO. 3 (third publication)
BARBADOS
LAND (TITLE PROCEEDINGS) ACT, 2011 (section 3)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP AND
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN RESPECT OF 3012.5 SQUARE FEET OF
LAND SITUATE AT ARCHERS, SAINT LUCY IN THIS ISLAND
SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
CLAIM NO. LTP 0009 OF 2022
IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT land situate at Archers in the parish of Saint Lucy in this Island shown on a plan made and certified on the 20th day of January, 2022, by Kary D. A. Greaves, Land Surveyor, containing by admeasurement 3012.5 square metres (inclusive of 261.2 square metres in a right of way 4.30 metres wide) Abutting and Bounding to the north on lands now or late of Nathaniel Griffith as shown on the said plan, to the east on
Lots 23B, 23A and a cart road as shown on the said plan, to the south on a road reserve 4.0 metres wide and to the west on lands now or late of Marion A. Chase as shown on the said plan or however else the same may abut and bound, together with the building thereon.
TAKE NOTICE that MARION ANITA PATRICK, of Archers in the parish of Saint Lucy in this Island has applied to the High Court for a declaration of her ownership and a certificate of the title in respect of the property described above.
Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right or interest against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 19th day of June 2022.
Any other person who has any information relating to the ownership of the said property is invited to give such information in writing to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 19th day of June 2022.
Dated this 18th day of April 2022.
MICHELLE N. BRATHWAITE
Attorney-at-Law.
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NOTICE NO. 1
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
In the Estate of
GERMAINE LILLIAN ROLLINS also known as LILLIAN GERMAINE ROLLINS also known as LILIAN ROLLINS
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an application is being made for the following Grant of Probate namely:-
PROBATE of the Will dated the 20th day of August 2006 of GERMAINE LILLIAN ROLLINS also known as LILLIAN GERMAINE ROLLINS also known as LILIAN ROLLINS, deceased, late of Farm Road, Ellerton in the parish of St. George in this Island, who died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the parish of St. Michael in this Island on the 28th day of February 2008 by RONELL ROLLINS and ANDREA ROLLINS, the Executors named in the Will of the said deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of advertisement.
Dated the 16th day of May 2022.SHARON C. I. CARTER
Attorney-at-Law.
NOTICE NO. 2
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
In the Estate of
GORDON MCDONALD TAYLOR
also known as GORDON TAYLOR
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an application is being made for the following Grant of Letters of Testamentary namely:-
PROBATE of the Will dated the 18th day of May 1993 of GORDON MCDONALD TAYLOR also known as GORDON TAYLOR deceased late of Bridge Farms near Wiltshire in the parish of Saint Philip in Barbados who died at Golf View Terrace in the parish of Christ Church in Barbados on the 16th day of October 2021 by KATHY-ANN WHITEHEAD one of the Executors and Trustees named in the Will of the said deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of advertisement.
Dated the 14th day of May, 2022.
CLARKE GITTENS FARMER
Attorneys-at-Law.
May 16, 2022
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NOTICE NO. 4
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court – Civil Jurisdiction
In the Estate of
KEITH CEDRIC CLARKE
also known as KEITH CLARKE
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that application is being made for the following Grant of Administration namely:-
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION to the Estate of KEITH CEDRIC CLARKE also known as KEITH CLARKE deceased late of Date Tree Hill in the parish of Saint Peter in this Island who died in this Island on the 14th day of June 2017 by CLAUDETTE YOLANDER CLARKE-MAHON the daughter of the said deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Registrar of the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of this advertisement.
Dated this 12th day of May 2022.
GEORGE WALTON PAYNE & CO.
Attorneys-at-Law for the Applicant.
NOTICE NO. 3
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court – Civil Jurisdiction
In the Estate of
COLIN SEALY also known as
COLIN BERTRAM SEALY
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that application is being made for the following Grant of Probate namely:-
PROBATE of the Will dated the 17th day of January 2006 of COLIN SEALY also known as COLIN BERTRAM SEALY deceased late of 118A Drax Hall Tenantry in the parish of Saint George in this Island who died in this Island on the 18th day of July 2019 by JASON ANGUS SEALY the sole Executor and Trustee named in the Will of the deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Registrar of the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of this advertisement.
Dated this 12th day of May 2022.
GEORGE WALTON PAYNE & CO.
Attorneys-at-Law for the Applicant.
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NOTICE NO. 5
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
Civil Division
In the Estate of
ERNEST CUMBERBATCH
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the application has been made for the following Grant of Administration namely:-
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION to the Estate of ERNEST CUMBERBATCH late of Lot 10 Sunset Drive, Bayfield in the parish of Saint Peter in this Island who died on the 27th day of April 2021 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island by NORMA ANGELA CUMBERBATCH also known as ANGELA CUMBERBATCH the wife of the deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Registrar of the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from this Advertisement to proceed with the above-named application for Probate.
Dated this 12th day of May 2022.
WAYNE P. CUMBERBATCH & CO.
Attorneys-at-Law,
Arlington Chambers,
Speightstown, St Peter.
NOTICE NO. 6
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
In the Estate of
UNA CASSANDRA CARTER
also known as UNA C. CARTER
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an application is being made for the following Grant of Letters of Administration namely:-
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in respect of the Estate of UNA CASSANDRA CARTER also known as UNA C. CARTER, late of Laynes Gap, Brittons Hill in the parish of Saint Michael in Barbados, who died, intestate, in Barbados on the 25th day of November 2012 by DUNCAN GRANTLEY CHASE, one of the nephews of the deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Registrar of the Supreme Court after fourteen (14) days from the date of the publication of this Notice.
Dated the 27th day of January 2022.
YEARWOOD & BOYCE
Attorneys-at-Law for the Applicant
No. 14 James Street
Bridgetown
Barbados.
May 16, 2022
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NOTICE NO. 8
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
In the Matter of the Estate of
JAN SCHUPRIA GOODRIDGE
also known as JAN GOODRIDGE
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an application is being made for the following Grant of Letters of Administration:-
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION to the Estate of JAN SCHUPRIA GOODRIDGE also known as JAN GOODRIDGE late of Upper Clevedale Road Black Rock in the parish of Saint Michael who died at Upper Clevedale Road Black Rock in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island on the 12th day of January 2022 by DAVID SHAMAR GOODRIDGE the son of the deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of advertisement.
Dated this 16th day of May 2022.
SHANNON S. GOODRIDGE
Attorney-at-Law
Passage Garden
Passage Road
Bridgetown.
NOTICE NO. 7
BARBADOS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE
High Court
In the Estate of
ETHELBERT D. ROLLINS also known as ETHELBERT DOUGLAS ROLLINS
also known as ETHELBERT ROLLINS
also known as DOUGLAS ROLLINS
also known as ETHELBERT D. RAWLINS
Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an application is being made for the following Grant of Administration namely:-
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION DE BONIS NON ADMINISTRATUS CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO dated the 26th day of November 2003 to the Estate of ETHELBERT D. ROLLINS also known as ETHELBERT DOUGLAS ROLLINS also known as ETHELBERT ROLLINS also known as DOUGLAS ROLLINS also known as ETHELBERT D. RAWLINS, deceased, late of Farm Road, Ellerton in the parish of St. George in this Island who died in the parish of St. George in this Island on the 28th day of January 2004, by ANDREA ROLLINS and LISA ROLLINS, the two ultimate residuary beneficiaries named in the Will of the said deceased.
An application shall be submitted to the Supreme Court fourteen (14) days from the date of Notice in the Official Gazette and from the date of the second notice of advertisement.
Dated the 16th day of May 2022.
SHARON C. I. CARTER
Attorney-at-Law.
VOL. CLVII No. 55
Part C
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, 16TH MAY, 2022
Vacation Leave
The Hon. Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell, temporary Judge of the High Court, has been granted vacation leave from 10th to 14th May, 2022.
Contents
Acting Appointment
The Honourable Mr. Justice Rajendra Narine, Justice of Appeal, has been appointed to act as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Barbados, with effect from 2022-04-24 to 2022-04-26.
(M.P. 3/04/04 Vol. 6)
Appointment of Members to the
National Assistance Board
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of the National Assistance Act, Cap. 48, the following persons have been appointed to the National Assistance Board for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024:-
Rev. Wayne Kirton – Chairman
Mr. Ronald Bullen – Deputy Chairman
Mr. Damien Sands – Member
Mr. Curtis Grant – Member
Ms. Tessalee Moore – Member
Mr. Dahraean Yearwood – Member
Ms. Shakem Jordan – Member
Mr. Raphael Jordan – Member
Permanent Secretary
or nominee
Ministry of People
Empowerment and
Elder Affairs – Ex Officio Member
NOTICE NO. 1
Government Notices
Duty Leave
The Hon. Mr. Justice Westmin James, Acting Judge of the High Court, has been granted duty leave to attend the 40th Anniversary of the IDB Administrative Tribunal which is scheduled to be held during the period 15th to 21st May, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
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GOVERNMENT NOTICE
Acting Appointments
The following officers have been appointed to act in the posts of Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary, at the undermentioned Ministries:-
PERMANENT SECRETARY
With effect from 2022-04-01 until further notice but not later than 2022-06-30(1) Mr. Terry Bascombe, Deputy Permanent Secretary, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security;
(2) Mrs. Betty Alleyne-Headley, Deputy Permanent Secretary, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training;
(3) Ms. Deborah Payne, Deputy Permanent Secretary, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Information;
(4) Mr. Charley Browne, Director, Office of Public Sector Reform, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and National Beautification;
(5) Ms. Sonia Foster, Deputy Permanent Secretary, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy;
(6) Mrs. Francine Blackman, Deputy Permanent Secretary, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, (Business Development) Ministry of Energy and Business Development;
(7) Mrs. Annette Weekes, Director, Value Added Tax Division, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, (Economic Affairs and Investment), Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment;
(8) Mr. Wayne Marshall, Chief Immigration Officer, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology; and
With effect from 2022-03-28 until further notice but not later than 2022-06-30
(9) Mrs. Jennifer Hunte, Deputy Director, National Insurance Department, to act in the post of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Business Development.
DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY
With effect from 2022-04-01 until further notice but not later than 2022-06-30
(1) Mrs. Debra-Ann Dowridge, Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, (Energy Division), Ministry of Energy and Business Development;
(2) Ms. Octavia Forde, Chief Accountant, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, (Finance), Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment;
(3) Ms. Sharon Drayton, Registrar of Cooperatives, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Division of Culture, Prime Minister’s Office;
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Acting Appointments – Cont’d
DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY – Cont’d
(4) Mr. Curtis Gilkes, Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Information;
(5) Mrs. Selma Green, Manager, Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office;
(6) Ms. Paula Byer, Chief Research Officer to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office;
(7) Mrs. Gem Vaughan, Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security;
(8) Mrs. Nicole Taylor, Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and International Transport;
(9) Mrs. Carolyn Estwick-Best, Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training;
(10) Mrs. Suzette Edey-Babb, Chief Economist, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance; and
(11) Mrs. Gillian Applewhaite, acting Senior Administrative Officer, to act in the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness.
(M.P. 3/68/14C Vol. 3, 3/68/21C Vol. 3, 3/68/38C Vol. 2,
3/68/18C Vol. I, 3/68/44C Vol. 5, 3/68/59C Vol. 2,
3/68/27C Vol. 2, 3/68/69C Vol. 1, 3/68/59C Vol. 2,
3/68/26C Vol. 4, 3/68/60C Vol. 2, 3/68/26C Vol. 4,
3/68/68C Vol. I, 3/68/52C Vol. 2, 3/68/45C Vol. 3,
3/68/39C Vol. 2, 3/68/35C Vol. 3, 3/68/42C Vol. 2,
3/68/36C Vol. 2, 3/68/37C Vol. 2).
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GOVERNMENT NOTICES
Temporary Assignment of Responsibility of Prime Minister
The Hon. Santia J. O. Bradshaw, M.P.
Responsibility under Sections 67 (1) and 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions conferred on the Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and the Public Service for the periods May 3 to 10, 2022 and May 10 to 11, 2022.
(M.P. 8251/11 Vol. LXVIII)
Temporary Assignment of Responsibility of Ministers
The Hon. C. Sandra Husbands, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade for the periods March 30 to 31, 2022 and May 1 to 5, 2022.
The Hon. Kirk D. M. Humphrey, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Tourism and International Transport for the periods April 3 to 9, 2022 and April 20 to 26, 2022.
The Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Environment and National Beautification for the period April 5 to 9, 2022.
The Hon. Wilfred A. Abrahams, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs for the periods April 11 to 18, 2022 and April 25 to 27, 2022.
Dr. The Hon. Sonia E. Browne, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Health and Wellness for the period April 15 to 18, 2022.
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Temporary Assignment of Responsibility of Ministers – Cont’d
The Hon. C. Sandra Husbands, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Energy and Business Development for the period April 17 to 22, 2022.
Dr. The Hon. William F. Duguid, J.P, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Finance for the period May 3 to 7, 2022.
Senator The Hon. Shantal M. Munro-Knight, PhD
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment for the period May 3 to 7, 2022; and responsibility for Culture from May 3 to 10, 2022.
The Hon. Ryan R. Straughn, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment for the periods May 8 to 10, 2022 and May 10 to 11, 2022.
The Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P.
Responsibility under Section 72 (1) of the Constitution for the functions of the Minister of Home Affairs and Information for the period May 2 to 5, 2022.
(M.P. 8251/11 Vol. LXVIII)
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GOVERNMENT NOTICE
Assignment of Responsibility for the Business of Government
Under Section 72(1) of the Constitution of Barbados
Pursuant to Section 72(1) of the Constitution of Barbados, Her Excellency the President has been pleased to assign to the Prime Minister and other Ministers, responsibility for the business of Government, including the administration of the departments, as follows, with effect from January 26, 2022 as specified.
(M.P. 8682/18 Vol. XIX)
Assignment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries
with effect from 26th January, 2022
The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C., M.P.
Prime Minister
Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
Minister of National Security and the Public Service
(with responsibility for Culture and CARICOM Matters)
The Hon. Santia J. O. Bradshaw, M.P.
Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources
and Leader of Government Business in
The Honourable The House of Assembly
The Hon. Dale D. Marshall, Q.C., M.P.
Attorney-General and
Minister of Legal Affairs
and Senior Minister coordinating Governance Policy
Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome X. Walcott, FB, JP
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
and Senior Minister coordinating Social and Environmental Policy
The Hon. Kerrie D. Symmonds, M.P.
Minister of Energy and Business
and Senior Minister coordinating Productive Sector
Dr. The Hon. William F. Duguid, J.P., M.P.
Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
with responsibility for coordinating Infrastructural Projects
The Hon. Dwight G. Sutherland, M.P.
Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance
The Hon. Wilfred A. Abrahams, M.P.
Minister of Home Affairs and Information
The Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P.
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector
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Assignment of Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries – Cont’d
The Hon. Adrian R. Forde, M.P.
Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy
The Hon. Kirk D. M. Humphrey, M.P.
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
The Hon. Indar A. Weir, M.P.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security
The Hon. G. P. Ian Gooding-Edghill, M.P.
Minister of Health and Wellness
The Hon. Charles McD. Griffith, M.P.
Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment
The Hon. Kay S. McConney, M.P.
Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training
The Hon. Davidson I. Ishmael, M.P.
Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology
Senator The Hon. Lisa R. Cummins
Minister of Tourism and International Transport
and Leader of Government Business in
The Honourable The Senate
The Hon. Ryan R. Straughn, M.P.
Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment
Senator The Hon. Shantal M. Munro-Knight, PhD
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
Dr. The Hon. Sonia E. Browne, M.P.
Minister of State
Ministry of Health and Wellness
The Hon. Cheryl S. V. Husbands, M.P.
Minister of State in Foreign Trade and Business Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Parliamentary Secretaries
Romel O. Springer, J.P., M.P., PhD
Parliamentary Secretary
(with responsibility for Water Resources)
Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources
Mr. Corey A. Lane, J.P., M.P.
Parliamentary Secretary
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
PRIME MINISTER – Cont’d
(b) Prime Minister’s Office – Cont’d
Planning and Development Matters
The Planning and Development Department
Commonwealth Matters
Invest Barbados
Urban Development Commission
Rural Development Commission
Reclaiming our Atlantic Destiny (ROAD) Programme
Reparations
CARICOM Reparations Commission
Office of Reparations and Economic Enfranchisement
Commitment for Results (CFR) Programme
FutureBarbados
National Transformation Initiative
The Ombudsman
Sustainable Development Goals – monitoring implementation
Culture
Division of Cultural Policy and Research
Museums
The National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery Board
The National Commission for UNESCO
Archives
The Department of Archives
Libraries
The National Library Service
The National Cultural Foundation
Film Censorship
The Cinematography Film Censorship Board
The Barbados Museum and Historical Society
Establishment of the Spiritual UniversityNational Development Commission
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND INVESTMENT
(a) Finance
Banking and Currency
Central Purchasing
Insurance
Public Finance
Relations with the International Monetary Fund
Taxation
Pensions
The Government Procurement Department
The Customs Department
Barbados Revenue Authority
The Treasury Department
The Central Bank of Barbados
The Catastrophe Fund
FinTech
Financial Services Commission
Land Tax Relief Board
Collections, Recoveries, Liquidation Limited (CRL)
Resolution Life
New Life Insurance Company (NLICO)
Betting and Gaming
The Betting and Gaming Committee
Arts and Sports Development Fund
Crypto Park
Green Energy Bank
(b) Economic Affairs
Economic Empowerment and Social Development
Economic Research and Reports
Productivity
Macro Fiscal Unit
Strategic Development Planning
Free Zone
The Statistical Services Department
Statistical Services
Centre for Policy Studies
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND INVESTMENT – Cont’d
(c) Investment
The Enterprise Growth Fund Limited
The Barbados Tourism Investment Inc.
Kensington Oval Management Inc.
Kensington Development Corporation
Public Investment Unit
Technical and Financial Assistance Programmes
Inter-American Development Bank
Caribbean Development Bank
Development Bank of Latin America (CAF)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank)
MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE
(a) National Security
National Security Council
National Security Review Committee
Security, including Airport and Seaport Security
Government Security Guard Unit
Government Security Guards
The Private Investigators and Security Guards
Licensing and Advisory Board
The Barbados Defence Force (including YouthAdvance Corps)
The Barbados Defence Board
Use of fireworks
Coordinating permission to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
(b) Public Service
Conditions of Service
Personnel Matters
Staff Relations in the Public Service
Training
Establishment Services
Governance
Director General, Human Resource
Directorate, Human Resource Policy and Staffing
Directorate, People Resourcing and Compliance
Directorate, Learning and Development
The Services Commissions
Judicial and Legal Service Commission
Protective Service Commission
Administrative, General and Professional Service Commission
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT, WORKS AND WATER RESOURCES
(DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER)
(a) Transport
Licensing
The Licensing Authority
Transportation
The Transport Board – Mass Transit
Transport Authority
(b) Works
Electrical Installations
The Electrical Engineering Department
The Electrical Wiremen’s Licensing Board
The Engineers’ Registration Board
Highways and Other Roads
Road, Drains and Bridges
Drainage Unit
Public Works
(c) Water Resources
The Barbados Water Authority
Water including augmentation
Sewerage Projects
The Garbage and Sewage Contribution Board
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
Principal Legal Adviser to the Government
Legislation, including Law Reform and Law Revision
Court Administration
Legal Aid
Legal Affairs
Process Serving
Court Process Office
The Magistrates’ Courts
The Registration Department
The Supreme Court
The Community Legal Service Commission
Rehabilitation of Offenders Board
Director of Public Prosecutions
Financial Intelligence Unit
Anti-Money Laundering Authority
Family Law Council
The Police Department
Police Administration and Preservation of Public Order
Arms and Ammunition
Forensic Services
The Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit
The Police Complaints Authority
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRADE
(a) Foreign Affairs
Consular Affairs
Diaspora Affairs
Diplomatic Representation
Enemy Property
Foreign Affairs including Relations with the Caribbean Community
Human Rights
Relief of Distressed Barbadians Abroad
Repatriation of Barbadians
CARICOM Matters
(b) Foreign Trade
CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED)
Foreign Trade Development
International Trade Policy and Negotiations
Office of Trade Negotiations
UNCTAD XV National Implementation and Coordination Unit
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF ENERGY AND BUSINESS
(a) Energy
Energy and Natural Resources
Green Energy
Quarrying and Mining
Geological surveys
National Petroleum Corporation
Barbados National Oil Company Limited
Barbados National Terminal Company Limited
Management of offshore oil and gas programme
(b) Small Business
The Barbados Agency for Micro-Enterprise Development (Fund Access)
Small Business Development Unit
Trust Loans Regime
(c) Commerce
Commerce
Electronic Commerce (Not Regulation)
Internal Trade
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Claims Tribunal
Fair Trading Commission
Price Control
Metrication
The Metrication Board
Utilities Regulation
The Co-operatives Department
Co-operatives and Friendly Societies
The Barbados National Standards Institution
Supervisor of Insolvency
Office of Public Counsel
The Liquor Licensing Authority
Barbados Coalition of Service Industries
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF ENERGY AND BUSINESS – Cont’d
(d) International Business
Corporate Affairs
Intellectual Property
Corporate Affairs and International Property Office
International Business and Financial Services Unit
The Advisory Committee on International Business
MINISTER OF HOUSING, LANDS AND MAINTENANCE
(a) Housing
Housing
Land and Property Acquisition
Property Management
Housing Planning Unit
The Property Management Unit
The National Housing Corporation
Home Ownership Providing Energy (HOPE) Programme
(b) Lands
The Land Registration Department
The Land Adjudication Unit
Surveys
The Lands and Surveys Department
The Land Surveyor’s Board
(c) Maintenance
State-owned properties
Building Unit
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION
(a) Home Affairs
Emergency Relief
The Department of Emergency Management
Meteorology
The Meteorological Office
Authentication of Documents
Marriage Licences
Fire Services
The Fire Service Department
Postal Services
The Post Offices
The Penal System
The Correctional Services
The Probation Services
The Probation Department
The Immigration Department
The Government Industrial Schools
The Prisons
The Prisons Advisory Board
The Prisons After Care Committee
The National Council on Substance Abuse
The Reformatory and Industrial Schools Advisory Board
(b) Information and Public Affairs
Information and Broadcasting
The Broadcasting Authority
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
Press Liaison and Public Relations
The Government Information Service
Printing
The Government Printing Department
Public Affairs
Referenda
Citizen engagement
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF LABOUR, SOCIAL SECURITY AND THIRD SECTOR
(a) Labour
Employment
Labour, including Factory Inspections and Labour Relations
Occupational Safety and Health
Industrial Relations
The Labour Department
The Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Services
The Social Partnership and Social Justice Committee
Human Resource Development
Third Sector Relations – NGO and CBO communities
Ecclesiastical Affairs
(b) Social Security
Social Security
Severance Payments
National Insurance, including Old Age Pensions
National Insurance Department
National Insurance Board
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATIONAL BEAUTIFICATION, GREEN AND BLUE ECONOMY
(a) Environment
Environmental Special Projects Unit (Natural Heritage)
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Engineering (Environmental Protection Department)
Environmental Engineering Unit
Sanitation Services
Sanitation Services Authority
Solid Waste Management
(b) National Beautification
National Conservation Commission
National Botanical Gardens
(c) Blue Economy
Fisheries (Fish Markets), including Aquaculture and Uses of Sargassum Seaweed
Fisheries Division
Coastal Development, Protection and Conservation (species and habitats)
Coastal Zone Management Unit
National Roofs-to-Reefs Programme
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May 16, 2022
Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT AND ELDER AFFAIRS
Poverty Alleviation and Reduction Programme
Poverty Eradication Fund
Development and Operation of People’s Assemblies
People’s Assemblies
HIV/AIDS – Awareness and Education
The National HIV/AIDS Commission
Family Matters
Child Care
The Child Care Board
Committee to Monitor the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Gender Affairs
Bureau of Gender Affairs
National Advisory Council on Gender
Welfare Services
Welfare Department
Elderly Matters
National Committee on Ageing
Committee to Monitor the Implementation of the National Policy on Ageing
The National Assistance Board
Persons with Disabilities
National Disabilities Unit
Committee to Monitor the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Bureau of Social Policy, Research and Planning
Social Investment Fund
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SECURITY
Agriculture including Agricultural Marketing
Food and nutritional security
Irrigation
Analytical Services
Veterinary Services
Soil Conservation
The Public Markets
The Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation
The Barbados Agricultural and Management Company
The Barbados Agricultural Credit Trust Limited
The Pesticides Control Board
The Scotland District Soil Conservation Board
Scotland District Authority
The Sugar Factory Smoke Control Board
Southern Meats Inc.
Medicinal Cannabis Licencing Authority
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
(a) Health
Drug Service
Drug Formulary Committee
Health and Medical Services
Emergency Ambulance Service
Nutrition
HIV/AIDS – Prevention, Control and Treatment
Environmental Health
Environmental Sanitation Unit
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Board
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The Geriatric Hospital and District Hospitals
The Psychiatric Hospital
Elayne Scantlebury Centre
The Health Centres and Polyclinics
Alternative Care of the Elderly Programme
The Dental Council
The General Nursing Council
The Medical Council
The Paramedical Professions Council
The Pharmacy Council
The Mental Health Review Board
The Living Laboratory Project
George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre
A. C. Graham Development Centre and Advisory Committee
The Animal Control Unit
Vector Control Unit
(b) WellnessPromotion of Physical Exercise
National Task Force on Wellness
Non-Communicable Diseases Commission
Childhood Obesity
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF YOUTH, SPORTS AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
(a) Youth Affairs
Youth Affairs Division
Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme
Barbados Youth Business Trust
(b) Sports
The National Sports Council
The Garfield Sobers Sports Complex
The Barbados Boxing Board of Control
(c) Community Empowerment
Community Development Department
Community Independence Secretariat
MINISTER OF EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGICAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Education
University of the West Indies
The Barbados Community College
The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology
Erdiston College
The Audio-Visual Aids Department
The Boards of Management of Educational Institutions
other than Private Schools
The National Advisory Commission on Education
The Student Revolving Loan Fund Management Committee
The Barbados Accreditation Council
The Barbados Vocational Training Board
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council
Occupational Training
The School Meals Department
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Cont’d
MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(a) Industry
Industry Unit
Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (Export Barbados)
Green Hydrogen Project
Life Sciences Hub
(b) Innovation
Innovation Framework
Schools’ Innovation Competition
Barbados Tech Accelerator
GovTech
(c) Science and Technology
Science, Market Research and Innovation
Digital Solutions (including E-government) and cybersecurity
Digital Infrastructure (including telecommunications)
Digital Infrastructure Unit
Efficiency Unit (formerly Office of Public Sector Reform)
Electronic Commerce (Regulation)
May 16, 2022
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Assignment of responsibility for the Business of Government Under Section 72 (1)
of the Constitution with effect from 26th January, 2022 – Concl’d
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
(a) Tourism
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI)
Tourism Advisory Council
The Barbados Conference Services Limited (BCSL)
Caves of Barbados Limited (CBL)
Needhams Point Development Incorporated (NPDI)
Needhams Point Holdings Limited (NPHL)
Southern Golf and Country Club Limited
Hotel and Resorts Ltd. (HRL)
Register, License and Classify Tourist Accommodations and Restaurants catering primarily to tourists
(b) International Transport
Airport Development
Barbados Civil Aviation Department (BCAD)
Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA)
Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. (GAIA)
Caribbean International Airways Limited (CIAL)
Caribbean Aircraft Handling Limited (CAHL)
Barbados Aircraft and Aviation Services Limited (BAASeC)
Regulation of Unscheduled Flights
Cruise Lines and Cruise Marketing
(c) Port Management
Barbados Port Inc.
Barbados Port Authority
Shipping including Port Management and Shipping Registry
Harbours, Marinas and Lighthouses
Assignment of Responsibility for the Business of Government Under
Section 113 of the Constitution
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
Auditor General
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Acronyms for the Ministries of the Government of Barbados
Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of National Security and Public Service PMO
Cabinet Office CO
Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment MFEI
Ministry of the Public Service MPS
Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources MTWW
Office of the Attorney General AG
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade MFA
Ministry of Energy and Business MEB
Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance MHLM
Ministry of Home Affairs and Information MHAI
Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector MLSP
Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy MENB
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs MPEA
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security MAFS
Ministry of Health and Wellness MHW
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment MYSCE
Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training METVT
Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology MIST
Ministry of Tourism and International Transport MTI
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