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Today In Bajan History | September 16th 1835 Barbadian Sugar Linked to Lead Poisoning in Maine
The Barbadian reported on a serious outbreak of illness in Calais, Maine, that was traced to lead-contaminated sugar manufactured in Barbados. More than 100...
Today In Bajan History | September 15th 2021 Sidney Burnett Alleyne: Barbadian Arms Dealer and Coup Plotter
The death of Barbadian Sidney Burnett Alleyne brought renewed attention to his controversial international activities. The St. John native became associated with arms dealing...
Today In Bajan History | September 14th 1847, Rebuilding Bridgetown’s Burnt District
Barbados’ Legislative Council passed legislation to amend plans for redeveloping the section of Bridgetown devastated by the major fire of 1845. The measures allowed...
Today In Bajan History | September 12th 1900 The Mysterious Disappearance of Mr. Kinch
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter recounted the mysterious disappearance of a young bookkeeper named Kinch, who vanished while returning to Blackman’s Plantation in St. Joseph...
Today In Bajan History | September 11th 1883 Bridgetown Merchants Demand a Better Water Supply
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter reported on a meeting of prominent Bridgetown merchants and property owners concerned about the city’s unreliable water supply. They called...
Today In Bajan History | September 10th 1834 Emancipation Raises Concerns Over the Welfare of Children
The Barbadian reported on debate in the House of Assembly over the welfare of children under six who had been freed by the Emancipation...