TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY

STARCOM NETWORK and The Department of History and Philosophy, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus present important dates in Barbadian history

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March 16, 2026 00:04:12
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Today in Bajan History| March 16th 2021 Sir Courtney Blackman

On March 16, 2021, Barbados mourned the passing of Sir Courtney Blackman, the first and longest-serving Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, whose...

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March 04, 2026 00:03:21
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Today in Bajan History| March 4th 1950 Barbadian Women Join the Windrush Workforce

On March 4, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported that 20 Barbadian young women were selected to travel to England to work in hospitals, as...

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March 02, 2026 00:04:12
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Today in Bajan History| March 2nd 1990 Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison

Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison On March 2, 1990, the ninth running of the prestigious Sandy Lane Gold Cup at...

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March 02, 2026 00:04:12
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Today in Bajan History| March 1st 1952 The Opening of Barbies Plaza Cinema

On March 1, 1952, the Barbados Advocate announced the opening of Barbies Plaza cinema, marking another milestone in Barbados’ evolving entertainment landscape during the...

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February 28, 2026 00:04:15
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Today in Bajan History| February 28th 1914 Two Tragedies That Shook Barbados

On February 28, 1914, the Barbados Agricultural Reporter detailed two separate fatal incidents that underscored the everyday dangers of life in early 20th century...

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February 27, 2026 00:02:57
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Today in Bajan History| February 27th 1951 The Legacy of Christian Kelman

On February 27, 1951, the Barbados Advocate highlighted the remarkable life of Mrs. Christian Mappet-Kelman, believed to be the oldest person in Barbados at...

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