A public meeting in Bridgetown discussed support for a new London-based newspaper intended to defend the interests of the British West Indian colonies amid the growing abolitionist campaign. Supporters argued that the British public held misconceptions about Caribbean colonial society and backed James MacQueen, a prominent defender of slavery, to lead the venture. The meeting reflected the efforts of Barbados’ slave-owning class to counter the increasingly influential anti-slavery movement in Britain.
The governor general made a proclamation after the Great Hurricane on how the island would go forward.
On April 9, 1970, legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson delivered a landmark performance at Kensington Oval, captivating thousands in her first appearance in Barbados....
The Barbadian newspaper reports on a petition brought before the House of Assembly.