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Ash deposits from La Soufriere volcano forced the closure of Barbados’ Supreme Court Complex for at least three days and some matters scheduled to be heard in the lower courts were postponed or will have to be done virtually.
A release from registrar Barbara Cooke-Alleyne said since the ash can have a negative impact on the central air system of the building on Whitepark, St Michael, it is important to monitor that but also “maintain a clean, properly functioning ventilation and air conditioning system for all the occupants of the building”.
“As a result, it is recommended that the Supreme Court Complex be closed for at least three days. During this time, the technicians and the scientists will be working together to ensure that the ventilation and air-conditioning systems are analysed to determine the impact of the ash particles on the system and recommend what actions are required to clean it,” the release said.