The Barbados Agricultural Reporter documented three cases of sugar theft, involving quantities ranging from a single sugar cane to 200 pounds of sugar. Each case resulted in a conviction, with penalties including fines and imprisonment with hard labour. These incidents offer a glimpse into the importance of sugar to Barbados’ economy and the strict enforcement of property laws in the early 20th century.
Call for a mandatory Fire Service due to the history of major fires in the bustling, mostly wooden urban area.
Due to the emphasis on Sugarcane and its economic contribution, there was not much room to focus on anything else, thus importation was necessary.
Total of 800 flying fish lost in the process