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Today in Bajan History| June 15th 1952 Barbados’ Early Tourism Boom Generates Millions
The Barbados Advocate reported that Barbados earned more than $3 million in visitor spending during the 1951–1952 tourist season, highlighting the island’s emergence as...
Today in Bajan History| June 14th 1909 Queen’s Park Officially Opens to the Public
On June 10, 1909, Barbados celebrated the grand opening of Queen’s Park, transforming what had once been overgrown land into a beautifully landscaped public...
Today in Bajan History| June 13th 1952 Lodge School Honours West Indies Captain John Goddard
The Barbados Advocate reported on a special ceremony at The Lodge School where West Indies cricket captain John Goddard received a copy of the...
Today in Bajan History| June 12th 1912 The Debate Over Bridgetown’s Dumping Ground
A letter published in the Barbados Agricultural Reporter defended the use of a reef near Cheapside as a disposal site for Bridgetown’s refuse, rejecting...
Today in Bajan History| June 11th 1838 The Foundation of St. Barnabas Anglican Church
On the Feast of St. Barnabas, the cornerstone of St. Barnabas Chapel was laid in a ceremony led by the Lord Bishop and attended...
Today in Bajan History| June 10th 1967 The Birth of the Barbados Teachers Credit Union
Ten members of a teachers’ savings society officially registered the Barbados Teachers Cooperative Credit Union Limited, beginning its journey with just $1,000 in capital....