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Today In Bajan History | September 20th 1955 A Powerful Lightning Storm Strikes St. Lucy
The Barbados Advocate reported on an intense lightning storm that struck St. Lucy, injuring several residents and causing extensive damage to homes and other...
Today In Bajan History | September 18th 1952 Barbados Tackles Widespread Water Supply Problems
The Barbados Advocate reported serious water supply challenges across Barbados as reduced flows from key water sources placed pressure on Bridgetown, its suburbs and...
Today In Bajan History | September 17th 1966 Barbados-Born Hip-Hop Pioneer
Born in Christ Church, Barbados, Douglas Davis, better known as Doug E. Fresh, became a pioneering figure in hip-hop and one of its best-known...
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...