A timetable change published in the Barbados Agricultural Reporter provides a fascinating glimpse into the island’s railway era. The Barbados Railway connected Bridgetown with Belle Plaine, carrying passengers across several parishes while facing costly maintenance and infrastructure challenges. More than transportation, the railway became part of Barbados’ social and economic life before passenger service ended in 1934.
On August 22, 1945, a truck carrying plantation workers plunged into Pitcher’s Gully at Lancaster, St. James, claiming 34 lives and leaving a lasting...
Notices of plantation properties for sale.
On this day, March 28th 1857 Former Corporal Ashby commits suicide after evidence of forgery is caught.