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For more information on infrastructure in Barbados, please refer to the following list of web resources. Where websites are not available, contact information will be provided.
» Barbados Transport Board
Weymouth, Roebuck Street
St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
BB11083
Tel: +1 (246) 310-3672
Email: customerservice@transportboard.com
Website: www.transportboard.com
With a fleet of approximately 304 buses, the Barbados Transport Board is essential to the island's socio-economic development. Facilitating local travel, the Government of Barbados has maintained bus fares at $1.50 BDS while students ride for free while in uniform. The Board operates 98 routes and has three main terminals: Fairchild St., Bridgetown, Princess Alice Highway, St. Michael and Speightstown, St. Peter.
» Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports
Elsie Payne Complex
St.Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 430-2700
Fax: +1 (246)
Email: mined1@caribsurf.com
Website: www.mes.gov.bb
The Government of Barbados is committed to education understanding its critical role in the socio-economic development of the country. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports (MES) is the government agency responsible for policy development in the areas of education, youth and sports. The MES also administers and regulates education, youth and sports programmes.
» The Telecommunications Unit (Ministry of Economic Affairs & Development)
The Chief Telecommunications Officer, Telecoms Unit
3rd Floor East, Warrens Office Complex
Warrens, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 310-2251
Email: Reginald_Bourne@Barbadosbusiness.gov.bb
Website: www.telecoms.gov.bb
Established by the Government of Barbados, the Telecoms Unit is run out of the Ministry of Finance, Investment, Telecommunications and Energy (MFIE). The Unit facilitates the development of a competitive, fully liberalized telecommunications sector. The Unit performs regulatory and licensing functions, manages Spectrum, Numbering, Domain names and IP addresses as well as develops and implements growth oriented policies. To learn more about the Telecommunications Unit visit their website today.
» Department of Emergency Management
#30 Warrens Industrial Park
Warrens, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
BB22026
Tel: +1 (246) 438-7575
Fax: +1 (246) 421-8612
Email: deminfo@barbados.gov.bb
Website: www.dem.gov.bb
The Government of Barbados' Department of Emergency Management is responsible for the development and implementation of the island's Emergency Management Programme. The Department coordinates emergency management activities, educates the public on emergency preparedness and management. Visit the Department of Emergency Management website for News Flashes, satellite imagery, emergency shelter listings and more.
» Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDERA)
Bldg #1, Manor Lodge
Lodge Hill, St Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 425-0386
Fax: +1 (246) 425-8854
E-mail: cdera@caribsurf.com
Website: www.cdera.org
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) functions as a regional inter-governmental agency responsible for disaster management services to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CDERA disseminates relevant information and mitigates the impact of disasters through the preparedness, mobilization and coordinating the disaster relief efforts by governmental and non-governmental organizations.
» Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
The Morne
P.O. Box 1111
Castries,
St. Lucia, W.I.
Tel: +1 (758) 452-2501
Fax: +1 (758) 453-2721
Email: cehi@candw.lc
Website: www.cehi.org.lc
The Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) provides laboratory services for water testing, news releases, event listings and an online technical forum. CEHI engages in partnership building and engages in a number of projects and programmes while pursuing its vision to be accepted as a centre of excellence for environmental health policy and management for the Caribbean.
» Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)
Husbands, St. James
Barbados, W.I.
BB2306
Tel: +1 (246) 425-1362
Fax: +1 (246) 424-4733
Email: dfarrell@cimh.edu.bb
Website: www.cimh.edu.bb
The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) provides training, research, investigations and other specialised services and advice in the field of meteorological and hydrological services to CIMH member states.
Designated as a Regional Meteorological Training Centre by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1978, the CIMH attracts students from across the Caribbean wishing to study weather forecasting, radar and satellite meteorology, climatology, operational hydrology and other branches of meteorology.
» Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations (CANTO)
67 Picton Street
Newtown, Port of Spain
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I
Tel: +1 (868) 622-3770 / 4781 / 0929
Fax: +1 (868) 622 3751
Website: www.canto.co.cu
The Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations (CANTO) is a nonprofit trade association of telephone operating companies in the Caribbean. CANTO provides a member forum for which Caribbean Telecommunication Organizations to share sector specific information and expertise, encourage economic growth and formulate policy. Visit CANTO's website for event information, partnership building opportunities, upcoming training and workshops as well as relevant documents and publications.
» Barbados Port Inc.
University Row, Princess Alice Highway
Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 430-4700
Fax: +1 (246) 429-5348
Website: www.barbadosport.com
The Port of Bridgetown is owned and operated by Barbados Port Inc. Barbados Port Inc. offers quality marine, cargo and passenger handling services to both local and international clients. Port staff are highly skilled, service oriented and trained to international standards.
» Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc.
Deep Water Harbour, Bridgetown Port
St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 431-0386 / 93
Fax: +1 (246) 431-9032
Website: www.bridgetowncruiseterminals.com
The Bridgetown Cruise Terminal is the hub of all services provided for the use of cruise passengers and crew members when visiting Barbados. With more than 60,000 square feet of space, the Terminal houses a number of duty free shops and vendors selling local arts and crafts, clothing, accessories and much more. Customs, Immigration, Port Health, Plant and Animal Quarantine, the Post Office and the Barbados Tourism Authority also have have offices within the Terminal.
» Barbados Postal Service
The Postmaster General, General Post Office
Cheapside, Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
BB11000
Tel: +1 (246) 436-4800
Fax: +1 (246) 429-4118
Email: barbadospost@caribsurf.com
Website: www.bps.gov.bb
The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) serves a range of customer needs including general postal services, a Philatelic Bureau and business services. At the BPS you can also make bill payments and cash Government Pensions, Welfare Grants as well as National Insurance Benefit Checks.
» Barbados Light & Power Company Limited
P.O. Box 142
Garrison Hill
St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 430-4300
Fax: +1 (246) 228-1396
Email: customerservice@blpc.com.bb
Website: www.blpc.com.bb
Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd. is the national energy service provider of Barbados. Visit their website for important notices and corporate information such as annual reports. Customers can take advantage of online forms, applications, FAQs and energy saving tips.
» Barbados Water Authority
Pine East-West Boulevard
The Pine, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
BB11000
Tel: +1 (246) 427-3990
Fax: +1 (246) 426-4507
Email: bwa@caribsurf.com
Website: www.bwa.bb
The Barbados Water Authority is the sole supplier of potable water to the Barbadian public. The Barbados Water Authority is responsible for managing, allocating and monitoring the water resources of the island, sewage related issues and developments and ensuring sustainable development, conservation and protection of water resources.
» Barbados Yellow Pages
SRM Centre, 7th Ave
Belleville, St Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 429-9356
Fax: +1 (246) 228-2241
Website: www.barbadosyp.com
The Barbados Yellow Pages provides a thorough telephone directory published by Caribbean Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Global Directories Ltd. The directory is available in print and online. Search for residential, businesses or government phone numbers and addresses. The Barbados Yellow Pages features advertisements as well as tourist information.
» Grantley Adams International Airport
Terminal 1
Christ Church
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 418-4242
Fax: +1 (246) 418-0957
Email: office@gaiainc.bb
Website: www.gaiainc.bb
Named after the first Premier of Barbados, Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA Inc.) is located in Seawell, Christ Church. GAIA is fully owned by the Government of Barbados however commercial operations are run by the company directly. The airport serves a gateway to the Eastern Caribbean as well as featuring direct flights to the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America.
» The Nation Newspaper
Nation Publishing Company Ltd
P.O. Box 1203
Fontabelle, St. Michael
BB11000, Barbados, W.I.
Website: www.nationnews.com
Founded in 1973, Nation Publishing Co. Limited is one Barbados leading news providers. Nation Publishing Company Ltd. puts out The Barbados Nation newspaper. The Nation has five weekly publications:
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The Barbados Advocate
Tel: +1 246 467 2000
Fax: +1 246 434 2020
Email: news@barbadosadvocate.com
Email: letters@barbadosadvocate.com
Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com
Established in 1895, The Barbados Advocate is the oldest newspaper in Barbados. Published daily, the Advocate provides both national and international news. The publication is available in print format as well as online.
» Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
The Pine, St Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 467-5400
Fax: +1 (246) 429-4795
Email: customerservices@cbc.bb
Email: news@cbc.bb
Email: sales@cbc.bb
Website: www.cbc.bb
The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is the only licensed, over-the-air television channel broadcasting in Barbados. A government-owned media corporation, the CBC also owns 3 radio stations and a wireless Cable TV subscription service. Visit their website for a full listing of programming, advertising packages, classified advertisements, news and sports as well as customer services.
» Barbados Marine Trust
Underwater Barbados
Bay Street, St. Michael
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 228-8071 / 72
Email: info@barbadosmarinetrust.com
Website: www.barbadosmarinetrust.com
The Barbados Marine Trust is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting environmentally and socially-sustainable use of Barbados' marine areas. Membership includes from individuals in the fishing industry, hotel and business sectors, dive and water-sport operators and even school children and the community at large. The Trust works towards the creation of a long-term marine management plan. Central to the plan are advocacy and awareness campaigns concerning the importance of, and need for a permanent policy to protect the future of Barbados' marine resources.
» Barbados Fire & Rescue Service
Probyn Street
Bridgetown, BB11122
Barbados, W.I.
Tel: +1 (246) 426-3504 / 09
Tel: +1 (246) 426-1236
Fax: +1 (246) 435-0794
Website: www.barbados.gov.bb
The Barbados Fire Service is the government department responsible for fire suppression in Barbados, fire coverage and emergency response services twenty-four hours a day. Other services include fire safety inspections, disaster emergency planning, consultative services and public educational programmes. The Barbados Fire Service has 6 stations: Arch Hall Station (St. Thomas), St. James Station (Weston), St. John Station (Four Roads), Worthing Station (Christ Church), the Airport Station -- Grantley Adams International Airport (Christ Church) and Headquarters Station on Probyn Street in the capital city of Bridgetown (St. Michael)
» Royal Barbados Police Force
Website: www.barbadospolice.gov.bb
The Royal Barbados Police Force website provides information on missing persons, public notices, community relations, road safety and a listing of the island's most wanted. Find information on Barbados Crime Stoppers or access and download forms including licencing applications for Shooting Clubs, Firearms Dealers Gunsmiths or Collectors, Firearms Import/Export as well as applications to Carry a Firearm, Liquor Licences, Accident Reports and Certificates of Character.
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