Archives Fire: Recovery and Restoration | Barbados News

A lightning strike two years ago devastated a key section of the Archives Department, destroying irreplaceable historical documents—though some were saved. Authorities are now installing advanced safety systems to shield the remaining collections and have relocated critical materials to secure off-site storage. Restoration efforts are underway, including digitization via the R.O.A.D. project, while teams also tackle structural damage from a tree’s roots, exploring solutions like new walls or reconstruction to ensure long-term preservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59bfcbdce1ddc874