Barbados’ Minister of Transport and Works Kirk Humphrey has unveiled a large-scale national road repair and pothole mitigation initiative that will roll out across communities across the country, kicking off first in the island’s northern parishes. The announcement comes in direct response to growing public frustration over the worsening condition of many local roads, with the minister moving to reassure residents that targeted relief is on the near horizon. The programme leverages government resources, private sector collaboration and a phased community-by-community implementation strategy to address long-standing infrastructure issues.