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Today In Bajan History | October 15th 2016 Caribbean Women Who Transformed Global Public Health
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus honoured two distinguished Caribbean public health leaders, Dr. Carol Jacobs of Barbados and Dr. Carissa...
Today In Bajan History | October 14 1900 The Ostara: A Ship’s Battle for Survival at Sea
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter recounted the dramatic journey of the German sailing ship Ostara, which was severely damaged by a hurricane while transporting cargo...
Today In Bajan History | October 13, 1900 Constant Plantation: 250 Years of Barbados’ Sugar History
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter announced the sale of Constant Plantation in St. George to brothers Samuel Stanley Robinson and Ernest Augustus Robinson for £11,700,...
Today In Bajan History | October 12 1899 Weather Forecasting in Barbados
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter published weather observations documenting temperatures and a possible tropical disturbance near Barbados. These early records highlight the importance of weather...
Today In Bajan History | October 11 1950 Colonial Development and Welfare
The Barbados Advocate reported on a radio address by Sir George Seale, Comptroller of the Colonial Development and Welfare Organisation, who challenged the perception...
Today In Bajan History | October 10 1900 Mental Health Pioneers and an Unusual Encounter with Lord Nelson
This edition of Today in Bajan History marks World Mental Health Day by recognising Barbadian psychiatric pioneers Dr. George Mahy and Dr. Ermine Belle...