Barbados mourned the tragic drowning of Mr Samuel M. Aline Jr., proprietor of Ridgeway’s Estate in St. Thomas and a respected former Bridgetown merchant.
While swimming at Bathsheba, Mr Aline reportedly disappeared beneath the waves, believed to have been caught by a dangerous current. Despite desperate efforts, his body was never recovered. The tragedy deeply affected the island, reminding Barbadians of life's fragility and unpredictability.
On August 18, 1847, The Barbadian reported that thousands of barrels of cornmeal from North America were helping Barbados overcome severe food shortages caused...
Notices for the peace and tranquillity of Bridgetown
The Barbados Advocate reported on the visit of Mr Shelock to Barbados to scout prospective students for the University College of the West Indies