On April 8, 1975, the Barbados Advocate highlighted growing national concern about drug use, as Assistant Superintendent Ashton Marshall warned that social and domestic pressures were pushing young people toward substance abuse. Alongside him, Reverend Charles Taylor cautioned that the issue could spread across the Caribbean if not addressed early.
Today In Bajan History, David Holford, a Barbados and Wastindian batsman, cricket administrator and more, was born.
The Barbadian announces that there was an outbreak of violence at the theatre.
Stead House and Thompson lime sale advertisement.