Motorists in northern Barbados now have easier access to vehicle registration services, following the expansion of operations at the Barbados Licensing Authority’s (BLA) Holetown office in St. James.
Chief Licensing Officer Treca McCarthy-Broomes said the move is part of the BLA’s broader modernization and decentralization programme, designed to bring key services closer to the public.
“This new arrangement will provide much-needed relief to motorists living in St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. Thomas, St. Andrew, St. Joseph, and St. James, who previously had to travel to the Pine for registration,” Mrs. McCarthy-Broomes explained. “We understand the challenges our customers have faced, and we are doing everything possible to make the process easier. Our goal is to ensure that vehicles can be registered on the same day.”
She also encouraged motorists to pay for registrations in advance and ensure all required documents are in order to help prevent delays in receiving registration cards, which serve as proof of vehicle ownership.
The Chief Licensing Officer further assured that no one would be penalized for delays in renewing registrations or permits during the recent system downtime, but reminded motorists that insurance documents must remain valid as the BLA’s renewal module will soon be tested.
In addition, Mrs. McCarthy-Broomes revealed that ten private automotive garages are being approved to conduct vehicle inspections and will begin offering the service shortly.
Motorists who have already obtained weight certificates from the BLA’s Pine location will be able to choose one of these approved garages for inspection before completing the registration process at either the Pine or Holetown office. (BLA)
