On April 14, 1816, the Bussa Rebellion—one of the most significant uprisings in Barbados’ history—began at Bailey’s Plantation in St. Philip. Led by Bussa and fellow freedom fighters, enslaved persons launched coordinated attacks, setting fire to cane fields and estate buildings across several parishes. The revolt prompted swift military response, with martial law declared and hundreds of rebels captured or killed. Despite its suppression, the rebellion exposed the deep resistance to slavery and shattered the myth of contentment among the enslaved population. It remains a defining moment in Barbados’ journey toward emancipation and a powerful symbol of the fight for freedom.
The Agricultural Reporter documented an encouraging outlook for Barbados’ agricultural sector, with favourable weather and improved cultivation contributing to healthy sugar cane and promising...
The Barbadian reported on a sitting of the Court of Grand Sessions, where several criminal cases resulted in sentences ranging from imprisonment with hard...