Today in Bajan History| May 3rd 1966 The Long Road to Barbados’ Flour Mill

May 03, 2026 00:03:45
Today in Bajan History| May 3rd 1966 The Long Road to Barbados’ Flour Mill
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Today in Bajan History| May 3rd 1966 The Long Road to Barbados’ Flour Mill

May 03 2026 | 00:03:45

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Show Notes

The Barbados Advocate reported on discussions to establish a flour mill in Barbados, aimed at reducing the island’s heavy dependence on imported flour. Since the 1650s, Barbados had relied on flour imports from Canada, a trade that became essential for staples like bread, bakes, and fish cakes.

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