On August 9, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported on a House of Assembly debate over establishing a sub-post office at Welch’s Road. Despite concerns about cost, location and traffic safety, funding was approved for a facility that would become an important community service point for generations.
This Today in Bajan History segment examines Barbados’ response to a major financial crisis following the collapse of the West Indies Bank in February...
The Barbados Advocate reported on the devastation caused in Antigua by Hurricane Dog and highlighted Barbados’ response to the disaster. Relief efforts led by...
An article in the Advocate titled ' 25 Dead in Jamaica, 30 Million in Damages, Thousands without Homes' aimed at cautioning on the upcoming...