On March 30, 2020, Barbados lost one of its most celebrated jockeys, Venice “Poppy” Richards, who passed away at age 76. Born in Carrington Village, Richards rose to prominence early, winning his first race at 18 and securing multiple jockey championships by the late 1960s.
Future President of Liberia Arthur Barclay was born in Barbados
A report from the Committee Board of Health in Barbados to improve sanitation after Cholera outbreak
The Barbados Gas Company BGC was established to provide lighting for Bridgetown and its immediate suburbs.