Today in Bajan History| March 24th 1915 Predial Larceny: A Persistent Threat to Agriculture

March 24, 2026 • 00:03:47
Today in Bajan History|  March 24th 1915 Predial Larceny: A Persistent Threat to Agriculture
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Today in Bajan History| March 24th 1915 Predial Larceny: A Persistent Threat to Agriculture

Mar 24 2026 | 00:03:47

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On March 24, 1915, The Agricultural Reporter highlighted the growing challenge of predial larceny in Barbados and across the Caribbean, describing it as a major threat to agriculture. The editorial noted that theft of crops was widespread and difficult to control due to open fields and limited enforcement, with fewer than 5% of offenders being caught.

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