Friday, April 24, 2026

‘Holes’ not in Bag’s way

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Look a hole, a big, big hole

What a hole, shun dat hole, a wider hole, a deeper hole . . . .

THOSE WORDS from Red Plastic Bag’s (RPB) 1985 hit Holes, which spoke about potholes in the countryside, can arguably be applied to any main or side road anywhere across Barbados these days.

The deteriorating state of the highways and byways continue to be ventilated by members of the public and politicians alike.

Minister of Transport and Works Michael Lashley has responded with the emergency pothole patching programme, which has seen private contractors working along with teams from his ministry to address the problems. (YB)

Please read the full story in today’s Daily Nation, or in the eNATION edition.

 

 

 

 

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