Man collapses; dies at Bridgetown Port

An elderly man collapsed and died at the Bridgetown Port earlier today while conducting business there.

According to a statement, by the Barbados Port Inc, the incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. in the Customer Lounge at Shed 2, shortly after the man arrived .

“As a result, operations at Shed 2 were discontinued for the afternoon. Counselling services were offered to staff,” the statement said.

“Barbados Port Inc. extends deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased and apologises to those customers who had to rearrange their business as a result of the incident,” it added.