The Warrens Office Complex faced significant disruptions on Friday as environmental and air-conditioning issues forced the closure of several government departments. The Land Registry Department, situated on the Ground Floor, was shut down for the day due to unspecified environmental concerns. Officials have assured the public that the department will reopen once conditions improve. Similarly, the Ministry of Energy and Business, located on the First Floor, remained closed as it grappled with persistent air-conditioning problems. Members of the public seeking services such as liquor licences or assistance from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) were redirected to the Trinity Business Centre at Country Road, St Michael. Temporary contact numbers were provided for urgent inquiries: DCCA – 535-7000, Ministry’s Executive Officer – 832-2393, and Ministry’s Executive Secretary – 266-8416. On the Third Floor, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector also closed its doors due to air-conditioning malfunctions, with staff working remotely to maintain service continuity. Despite these closures, two key units within the complex—the Labour Department on the Second Floor and the Barbados Employment Career and Counselling Service on the First Floor—remained operational. Authorities have apologized for the inconvenience and promised to provide updates as normal operations resume across the affected offices.
Multiple government offices at Warrens close due to environmental and AC issues
