The Barbados Agricultural Reporter announced the appointment of Sir Leslie Probyn as Governor of Barbados following the death of Sir Gilbert Carter. Serving from 1911 to 1918, Probyn oversaw significant developments, including the introduction of public electricity, the expansion of teacher training facilities and the administration of the island during World War I. His legacy is also reflected in Probyn Street in Bridgetown, named in his honour.
On July 31, 1983, the Barbados Advocate reported strong results from the Barbados National Oil Company, including a $2.6 million profit and major increases...
'Eve of the 1951 general election' The Barbados Advocate previewed the first general election under universal adult suffrage
St. George Women's Institute revived.