The Barbados Agricultural Reporter examined the annual ploughing match held at Constant Plantation in St. George, an event designed to promote agricultural innovation, improve farming techniques and recognise skilled workers. Despite its objectives, the competition faced criticism over unequal parish representation, alleged bias in prize allocations and declining public interest. The article called for reforms to make the event more inclusive and beneficial to Barbados’ agricultural sector.
The Agricultural Reporter recorded the unusual case of four boys brought before a magistrate after allegedly bathing naked off Fontabelle, where residents complained they...
A petition from shopkeepers and retailiers is brought to the House of Assembly.
An article on the importance of compulsory education from a certain age is published in the Barbados Advocate newspaper written by a retired headmaster.