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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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November 24, 2023 • 00:04:11
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Today in Bajan History| November 23rd 1951 Preparation for General Election

The Barbados Advocate reported that 51 persons were nominated to contest 24 seats in the forthcoming General Election.

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November 22, 2023 • 00:03:38
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Today in Bajan History| November 22nd 1822 London Bourne

London Bourne was one of the wealthiest black business owners and the father of Sarah Ann Bourne. 

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November 21, 2023 • 00:04:11
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Today in Bajan History| November 21st 1835 Ordinances and Regulations

The Barbadian publishes  Ordinances and Regulations which aim to continue the control over the recently free enslaved population.

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November 20, 2023 • 00:02:54
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Today in Bajan History| November 20th 1829 Laying the Corner Stone

News of the laying of the cornerstone at St. Marks Chapel

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November 19, 2023 • 00:04:35
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Today in Bajan History| November 19th 1950 Societal Conditions in 20th Century Barbados

Dr Cecil Belfied Clarke shares his thoughts on the country's stagnated growth over the quarter century he was away.

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November 18, 2023 • 00:03:00
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Today in Bajan History| November 18th 1952 The St. Lucy Almshouse

The Barbados Advocate reports on a new Pay ward opened in the St. Lucy's Almshouse

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