On February 26, 1910, Justin Ignatius Beyer was born in St. John, Barbados, later becoming one of the island’s most influential educators and community figures. A dedicated teacher and headmaster, Beyer shaped generations of students through his emphasis on discipline, attendance, and personal development, producing notable individuals including Sir Charles Griffith.
Due to the emphasis on Sugarcane and its economic contribution, there was not much room to focus on anything else, thus importation was necessary.
The Advocate informs the Barbadian public of the imminent establishment of a new soft drink manufacture Barbados Beverages Ltd.
The island experiences an earthquake and storm-like conditions.