Any plans to turn the old Glendairy Prison into a visitor attraction would be welcomed by Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill.
However, he said details on such an effort would have to come from the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTII).
Government backbencher Tyra Trotman, Member of Parliament for St Michael Central where Glendairy Prison is located, asked about plans for the property to become an attraction and the possibility of job opportunities for her constituents.
The issue was raised on day six of debate of the Appropriation Bill, 2026.
After explaining that the question would be best answered by the BTTI and the Ministry of Public and Private Investment, Gooding-Edghill said: “I do support an opportunity for the Glendairy Prison to form part of an attraction in Barbados.
“It certainly will not only benefit your constituents in terms of opportunities, not only for direct employment, but also for entrepreneurial initiatives and other avenues that they will wish to pursue on an entrepreneurial basis.”
He added: “But I also believe, as we continue to build out our attractions in Barbados, that that could be a very good attraction for all and add to the attractions listing.
“We will wait when the formal plans have been prepared and all the necessary arrangements are put in place for the building out of that facility as an attraction.” (SC)
And I prayer something is done fast as we are dealing with all the Bees and the way the surroundings are. As a child that grow up behind that wall this is the worst it has become. We use to walk through that gully not now. When I come home to visit my grands I am ashamed. So please get working on it soon.
I reccommend it be used to facilitate the homeless
One area for weekly housing.
3 to 6 months for others to catch themselves and get work and their own place .. rent or otherwise
a stipend can be paid to help facilitate the maintenance
Also look at a farmers program on the said compound to help with meals which is done by those living there
Everyone chips in.
Use their skill sets to help with the maintenance
With strict regulations on cleaning and care of your area otherwise you’re to leave with your second warning
Some can even attend bvtb
Just saying
That TORTURE CHAMBER need pushing down. We flatten much more Historic Buildings in the past.
I believe this prison should be a tourist attraction. Barbados cannot lose this part of its history.
I will PAY to get OUT, but NEVER to GOIN.