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Today In Bajan History | October 8th 1938 The Fire That Destroyed Speightstown Methodist Church
The Barbados Observer reported on a devastating fire that destroyed much of Speightstown Methodist Church after repair work on its roof. Built in 1859...
Today In Bajan History | October 6th 1950 & 1955 From Red Cross Relief to a Barbadian Medical Pioneer
On October 6, 1950, the Barbados Advocate highlighted calls for a British Red Cross presence in Barbados following the island’s humanitarian support for hurricane-stricken...
Today In Bajan History | October 4th 1941 The Birth of the Barbados Workers’ Union
The Barbados Workers’ Union was officially registered, bringing thousands of Barbadian workers across 23 occupational divisions under organised representation. Led in its early years...
Today In Bajan History | October 3rd 1900 Crime, Courts and Public Health in 1900 Barbados
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter offered a revealing snapshot of everyday life through a series of court cases involving a workplace injury, an unlicensed dog...
Today In Bajan History | October 2nd 1882 The Railway Reaches Three Houses
Barbados celebrated the opening of a new section of the railway extending to Three Houses, St. Philip. Trains and stations were decorated for the...
Today In Bajan History | October 1st 1955 Rebuilding Tourism After Hurricane Janet
Following the devastation of Hurricane Janet, Barbados’ hotel sector moved quickly to repair damaged properties ahead of the upcoming tourist season. The Barbados Advocate...