Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is hosting a webinar on Current And Future Artificial Intelligence Trends In Workplace Safety.
The event, coordinated by BPI’s Occupational Heath, Safety and Environment Unit, takes place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Presenters will be
- Captain Karl Branch, Divisional Manager, Innovation and Corporate Services, Barbados Port Inc.
- Mr. Rommel Edwards, Manager, Digital Innovation and Development, Barbados Port Inc.
The session will be moderated by Mr. Adé O’Neal, Asst. Manager Business Development & Strategy.
Join us via our YouTube channel to watch https://www.youtube.com/live/xqwepsEfPGI
In the meantime, we invite you to meet our presenters:
CAPT. KARL BRANCH
Divisional Manager, Innovation & Corporate Services, Barbados Port Inc.
Capt. Karl Branch is a certified Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Architect under the US National Institute of Standards and Technology. He holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) cybersecurity designation and the Certified Port Executive designation.
He retired as head of the Military Intelligence Unit and was awarded the Barbados Defence Board Commendation for performance in Intelligence.
Karl represents the Chairmanship of the Technical Advisory Group to the Inter-American Executive Committee on Ports, and he is also the Chairman of the Stakeholder Steering Committee for the development of the innovative Barbados Port Community System.
Karl has presented internationally, including at the World Smart Developing Ports Conference, Rotterdam, on the topic of artificial intelligence, and he has been instrumental in the deployment of artificial intelligence in surveillance monitoring systems in use at the Port of Bridgetown. This system is the most advanced surveillance system deployed in Barbados at present.
Read more at Linkedin.
MR. ROMMEL EDWARDS
Manager, Digital Innovation and Development, Barbados Port Inc.
Mr. Rommel Edwards is the Manager of the Digital Innovation and Development Department at Barbados Port Inc. (BPI). With over 25 years at BPI, he has led the development of multiple software solutions, streamlining port operations and trade facilitation.
His key achievements include integrating Customs ASYCUDA World with BPI’s systems, implementing BPI’s first cloud-based terminal operating system, and launching BPI’s first online payment platform.
Under his leadership, BPI has earned multiple awards for innovation and technology. His department manages critical digital initiatives, including Barbados’ Port Community System and the Barbados Maritime Single Window.
Mr. Edwards is a Certified Port Executive, Certified NIST Cybersecurity Lead Implementer and Certified NIST AI Risk Management Framework Architect. He chairs the Barbados Port Community System’s Technical and Cybersecurity committees and represents BPI on the Steering Committee for the Barbados Electronic Single Window for Trade. His expertise continues to drive digital transformation in Barbados’ maritime sector.
Barbados Port Inc. proposes to sell by public auction, unclaimed vehicles remaining in the Port of Bridgetown for more than thirty (30) days.
Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Auctioneer: George Edghill
Pre-Auction Viewing: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Auction Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: Adjacent to Cube Blue, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown, St. Michael
Auction List: Port Owned Vehicles | Unclaimed Vehicles
N.B. The list is subject to change up until the day of the auction
Parking: Kensington Mall car park
Auction Entry: Via Cube Blue car park (Follow directions of Security personnel)
Entry Fee: Bds$10.00 per person
Security: Security checks will be conducted before entry.
Children 12 years and under are not permitted entry into the Port.
WINNING BIDS & PAYMENT
The Winning Bid Slip, valid photo ID, and payment are to be presented to the Cashiers at Cube Blue, Ground Floor.
Payment will be accepted via cash, credit card, or bank draft. Patrons will be allowed up to 24 hours after the sale of the vehicle to make payments.
On receipt of payment, the issued receipt can be used for vehicle collection.
Collection of vehicles will be facilitated as follows:
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Thursday April 17, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday April 23, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (FINAL DAY FOR COLLECTION & BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. BPI will issue appointments to buyers opting to collect on this day.
All winning bids and payments are FINAL and not subject to refund.
Barbados Port Inc. is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Installation of a New Waste to Energy Facility at the Port of Bridgetown (Planning & Development Application No. 0381/03/2024A).
You are invited to join us to share your thoughts and give feedback on the proposed development.
Location: Shallow Draught, Bridgetown, St. Michael (Building Directly Opposite the Leroy Trotman Customs House)
Date: Thursday January 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The ESIA Report is available for review here
It is also available at the following locations:
- The Planning & Development Department, Block C, The Garrison, St. Michael
- Barbados Port Inc. Cube Blue, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown, St. Michael.
THE PORT OF BRIDGETOWN WILL BE OPEN TO BUSINESS FOR THE CLEARING OF PERSONAL CARGO AT SHED #2 DURING DECEMBER 2024 AS FOLLOWS:
| DATE | OPENING HOURS | LAST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT |
| Monday December 09 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday December 11 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday December 12 | 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday December 14 | 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Monday December 16 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday December 18 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday December 19 | 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday December 21 | 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Monday December 23 | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
Barbados Port Inc. encourages importers to take advantage of these extended hours and extends Season’s Greetings to all.
Barbados Port Inc. as part of its planned system maintenance, will be upgrading its servers on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The following applications will be unavailable during the upgrade:
- Maritime Single Window
- Online Payment Portal
- Cashier Module
All Services will be restored by 6:00 a.m., Sunday, August 25th, 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience during this period.
Barbados Port Inc. advises customers that full functionality and normal business hours have been restored to the Cargo Gate and Shed 2 at the Port of Bridgetown.
The Cargo Gate opens at 7 am through to 3 p.m.
Operational hours for the collection of barrels and personal cargo from Shed 2 are 7 am to 3 p.m.
Barbados Port Inc. extends appreciation to all parties for their patience during the past period of disruption.
Barbados Port Inc. advises that our Cube Blue office is closed to business today, Monday July 15 2024.
The closure is a necessary safety precaution taken as a result of a lingering chemical scent following an industrial cleaning of the building over the weekend.
Given the unavailability of our cashiers, customers are encouraged to pay online via our corporate website www.barbadosport.com, and not visit the Cube Blue location.
Barbados Port Inc. expects a return to normal conditions on Tuesday July 16, 2024 and apologises for the inconvenience caused.
Further to the closure of the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados Port Inc. advises that the Customs Cashiers have been relocated to Shed 2.
Persons seeking to pay Customs Duties at Shed 2 should enter via the Main Gate.
Port entry should be requested via https://barbadosport.com/request-port-entry/
Please note Cashiers will be available during the adjusted opening hours of the Shed i.e from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
Please be guided accordingly until further notice.
Further to the closure of the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados Port Inc. will be limiting the operating hours of Shed 2 in an effort to reduce congestion within the Port facility.
Shed 2 will be open for the delivery of cargo from 7 a.m. to 12 noon until further notice.
Please be guided accordingly.
Barbados Port Inc. advises that the Cargo Gate at the Port of Bridgetown is closed to business until further notice.
As a result, effective 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the following activities will be permitted via the North Gate:
- Processing of all commercial and personal cargo.
- Entry and exit of all cargo and container trucks
- Exit of all vehicles carrying personal cargo
Port Security and Customs personnel will be relocated to the North Gate to facilitate cargo processing.
All customers seeking to conduct business at Shed 2 i.e the collection of barrels and personal cargo, should enter via the Main Gate.
Approved applications for entry via the Cargo Gate will be accepted for entry via the Main Gate.
The Cargo Gate closure is a necessary safety precaution which is being taken in light of ongoing construction at the old Sugar Bond site and the weather conditions predicting high winds over the next few days.
While some delays are expected due to increased traffic flows via the North Gate, we assure you that our teams will work to mitigate extended wait times. All visitors to the Port are asked to comply with the safety guidelines and directives issued by security and law enforcement Personnel.
Barbados Port Inc. apologises for the inconvenience and extends appreciation to all parties for their patience and understanding during this period.