Today in Bajan History| June 4th 1950 Record-Breaking Flying Fish Season Lands in Barbados

June 04, 2026 • 00:03:45
Today in Bajan History| June 4th 1950 Record-Breaking Flying Fish Season Lands in Barbados
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| June 4th 1950 Record-Breaking Flying Fish Season Lands in Barbados

Jun 04 2026 | 00:03:45

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Show Notes

The Barbados Advocate reported that Barbados recorded one of its best flying fish seasons ever in May 1950, with 154,495 pounds landed. The largest single-day catch reached 21,460 pounds, and flying fish made up more than 84% of all fish sold at the public market, highlighting its importance to the island's economy and diet.

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