On February 24, 1838, legislation was approved to formally name and number the streets, alleys, and buildings of Bridgetown, bringing order to a rapidly growing town. Prior to this, navigation was difficult due to unclear or inconsistent street identification.
Sugar being exported from Speightstown Port
Reports in the Barbados Advocate on the preparations for Queen Elizabeth II Coronation in 1952.
On July 31, 1983, the Barbados Advocate reported strong results from the Barbados National Oil Company, including a $2.6 million profit and major increases...