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Today In Bajan History | September 8th 1950 Barbados Rallies to Aid Antigua After Hurricane Dog
The Barbados Advocate reported on the devastation caused in Antigua by Hurricane Dog and highlighted Barbados’ response to the disaster. Relief efforts led by...
Today In Bajan History | September 7th, 1839 An Apprentice’s Determined Bid for Freedom
The Barbadian recounted the story of an apprentice labourer who sought to purchase his complete freedom by having the remaining value of his labour...
Today In Bajan History | September 6th, 1825 Barbados Moves to Crack Down on Rum Smuggling
The Barbadian published legislation aimed at curbing the illicit importation and sale of rum in Barbados. The Act introduced stricter reporting requirements and enforcement...
Today In Bajan History | September 4th 1952 Barbadians Debate the Proposed West Indies Federation
The Barbados Advocate surveyed Barbadians on the proposed West Indies Federation, revealing differing views on how regional integration should develop. While some favoured immediate...
Today In Bajan History | September 3rd, 1834 Justifiable Homicide in St. Philip
The Barbadian reported on the death of an apprenticed labourer following a violent confrontation with a mounted policeman in St. Philip. The altercation occurred...
Today In Bajan History | September 2nd 1835 A Devastating Hurricane Strikes Barbados
The first signs of a destructive hurricane emerged in Barbados on September 2, 1835, as persistent rain and strengthening winds developed overnight. By the...