The Barbados Agricultural Reporter highlighted the progress and challenges of the Waterworks Department as it expanded water infrastructure across the island. Despite severe drought conditions and declining natural spring levels, improvements to reservoirs, pipelines and rural standpipes helped maintain water supplies. The report offers a historical perspective on Barbados’ ongoing challenges with water security, drought and ageing infrastructure.
A bill was passed to control movement at the Seawell Airport to improve safety regulations.
The Barbadian published the 18th Annual Report of the Barbados Society for the Education of the Poor, in the principles of the established church.
Death of Thomas J. Howell, at age 35, Treasurer of the island