Today in Bajan History| March 21st 1922 A Turning Point in Bridgetown’s Modernization

March 21, 2026 00:03:18
Today in Bajan History| March 21st 1922 A Turning Point in Bridgetown’s Modernization
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Today in Bajan History| March 21st 1922 A Turning Point in Bridgetown’s Modernization

Mar 21 2026 | 00:03:18

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Show Notes

On March 21, 1922, a public appeal was made to preserve gas lighting in Bridgetown as the city transitioned toward electrification. Writing in the Barbados Agricultural Reporter, Professor J.P. de Albuquerque advocated for the continued role of the Barbados Gas Company, emphasizing gas as a reliable source for cooking, heating, and even lighting when properly developed.

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