The Pothole Proposition

Barbados is wasting one of its most abundant natural resources.

I’m talking about our indigenous potholes.

Clearly they are a permanent part of our Bajan experience.  So it’s only appropriate that they be given official designations while commemorating important Barbadians.

Let’s pause and consider the benefits.  

In the unlikely event that a pothole is to be fixed, the equally unlikely communications would be precise: “Starting Monday, a team from the MTW will be repairing Sarah Ann Gill’s Gorge.”

Insurance reporting would be more efficient:  “My car dropped into Frank Walcott’s Well and broke the left front axle.”

Named potholes can even be used when giving directions: “After yuh pass Charles Duncan O’Neal’s Opening, is de blue house pun the left.”

They can also be mapped as part of GPS navigation: “Take the first left after Bussa’s Breach and your destination will be next to Errol Barrow’s Basin.”

Consider guided tours: “On your left, you’ll see the historic Grantley Adams’ Abyss: formed in 2007 and deepening steadily ever since. Coming up on your right, the exciting Robyn Rihanna Fenty’s Fissure.”

I’ve done my part. The relevant authorities can take it from here.