Government

Immigration Department Introduces Online Payment Option

The Barbados Immigration Department is now offering online payment options for its services through Government’s EZPay platform.

Chief Immigration Officer, Janice Robinson, said: “We are committed to modernising our services and improving the customer experience. The online payment option is a significant step towards this goal, allowing applicants to pay for their services quickly and easily online. This will reduce wait times at the cashier at the Department.”

Ms. Robinson said this streamlined payment process will be available when booking appointments for services offered by the Barbados Immigration Department.

Once the payment transaction is made online, applicants will receive an email confirmation with a proof of payment receipt, which must be attached to the application form, along with the requisite supporting documents on submission to the Department. Incomplete applications will experience a delay in processing.

The Department continues to work towards fully online application processes for all its services, similar to the successful implementation of the Welcome Stamp Programme. (PR/GIS)

Government

SPECIAL POLLING DAY NOTICE

Government

Offence To Sell Liquor In St. James North On By-Election Day

The public is advised that on Wednesday, May 21, the day of the by-election in St. James North, it is an offence to sell, offer, expose for sale or give away any intoxicating liquor at any premises in that constituency to which a licence has been issued under the Liquor License Act Cap 182.

In addition, persons are reminded that it is an offence to supply intoxicating liquor to any person on the premises of a club at any time between the opening and closing of the poll.

For more information on the Election Day Regulations, persons should call the Electoral and Boundaries Commission at 535-4800. (PR/GIS)

Government

Employees Must Be Allowed Reasonable Period For Voting

Employers are reminded that on polling day for the by-election in St. James North on Wednesday, May 21, they must allow each elector in their employ who resides in that constituency a reasonable period of not less than one hour for voting.

Employers must not make any deductions from wages, salaries or any other remuneration, or impose upon the elector any penalty due to their absence for the period of voting.

According to the Election Offences and Controversies Act, any employer who directly or indirectly refuses, or by intimidation, undue influence, or in any other way interferes with an elector’s right to vote, is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500 or to imprisonment for six months.

For more information on Election Offences, members of the public should call the Electoral and Boundaries Commission at 535-4800.