On February 13, 1839, proceedings in Barbados’ House of Assembly revealed both inefficiencies in governance and deeper societal tensions around justice and political rights.
The Barbados Advocate profiled Elvira Smith of St. George, who at 109 years old was among Barbados’ oldest living residents. Born in 1843, Mrs....
The Advocate reports on a hive of activity along the waterfront due to ships baring imported goods. One such ship was called the Monica.