The Barbadian reported on debate in the House of Assembly over the welfare of children under six who had been freed by the Emancipation Act. The governor called for stronger provisions after reports that some children and their mothers were being left destitute. The controversy highlighted serious shortcomings of the apprenticeship system, including inadequate support for thousands of newly emancipated children.
The Barbados Advocate reported on the addition of a large number of voters.
The Barbados Advocate published a plethora of advertisements for shows and movies available to Barbadians in Cinemas across the island.
The governor general made a proclamation after the Great Hurricane on how the island would go forward.