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Today In Bajan History | September 23rd 1825 The Press Battle Over Slavery in the British West Indies
A public meeting in Bridgetown discussed support for a new London-based newspaper intended to defend the interests of the British West Indian colonies amid...
Today In Bajan History | September 22nd 1950 Fighting the Barbados Heat with Mauby
The Barbados Advocate highlighted mauby as a popular and affordable drink enjoyed by Barbadians seeking relief from the heat. The article featured Fairchild Street...
Today In Bajan History | September 21st, 1955 U.S. Proposes Oceanographic Research Station in Barbados
The Barbados Advocate reported on a United States proposal to establish an oceanographic research station in Barbados as part of a joint U.S.–U.K. naval...
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...