Today In Bajan History | May 18th 1901 - A Breech of the Public Health Act.

May 18, 2026 • 00:04:03
Today In Bajan History | May 18th 1901 - A Breech of the Public Health Act.
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today In Bajan History | May 18th 1901 - A Breech of the Public Health Act.

May 18 2026 | 00:04:03

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Show Notes

The shocking Public Health Act case revealed the efforts of health officials to protect Barbadians from unsafe food practices, as inspectors seized over 4,600 pieces of foul-smelling meat intended for sale. Despite the defendant’s claims that the meat was only being tested for quality, the court ruled otherwise and imposed a hefty fine.

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