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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June 15, 2026 00:04:05
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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...

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June 14, 2026 00:03:43
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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...

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June 13, 2026 00:03:02
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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...

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June 12, 2026 00:03:34
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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...

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June 11, 2026 00:03:34
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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...

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June 10, 2026 00:04:07
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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....

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