This Today in Bajan History segment recalls the catastrophic earthquake that struck the Eastern Caribbean on February 8, 1843, now believed to be the strongest ever recorded in the region, with an estimated magnitude of 8.5. Centred near Guadeloupe.
The Barbadian Newspaper an Act for excess duty on all tobacco imported into the island was passed.
Mangrove Pond Estate
On August 2, 1875, the Barbados Globe highlighted a growing insurance industry, with local and international companies offering Barbadians protection for their lives, families...