Fire Destroys Historic Documents Building at Archives Department, Minister Expresses Sadness
June 18, 2024
Fire at Archives Department destroys historic documents in Block D building. Minister Munro-Knight confirms loss, ongoing assessment. Archives closed to public, staff to report as usual. Minister Abrahams and firefighters on scene.
Fire destroyed at least one building on the compound of the Archives Department this morning.
Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister with responsibility for Culture under whose portfolio the Archives fall, said Block D, which was the home of some of the most historic documents, was lost in the blaze.
An assessment was still being done, she added, and later broke down in tears.
In addition to the firefighters, Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams, was also on the scene.
Several curious onlookers also went to the Black Rock, St Michael location as the blaze was being brought under control.
As a result of the fire, the Archives are now closed to the public today and tomorrow, but members of staff are still asked to report to work as usual. (PR/SAT)
