On August 18, 1847, The Barbadian reported that thousands of barrels of cornmeal from North America were helping Barbados overcome severe food shortages caused by prolonged drought and poor local production.
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter reported on the conclusion of an inquest into the death of Maria Louise Pigot, 53, of Mason Hall Street. After...
Fires and vehicular accidents
The Barbados Mercury and Bridgetown Gazette reported on the ghastly murder of a young girl.