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.
Small cane producers complain
The Barbados Advocate publishes a story entitled 'Major Foster raises a farm at Glendairy'
The closure of electronics firm General Dynamics, less than three years after opening in Barbados, raised concerns about the island’s industrial strategy.