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Today in Bajan History| June 9th 1916 The Mystery of the Charleston Marlhole Discovery
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter reported on the conclusion of an inquest into skeletal remains discovered in a marlhole at Charleston, St. Michael. The remains...
Today in Bajan History| June 8th 1952 Celebrating Barbados’ Remarkable Centenarians
The Barbados Advocate profiled Elvira Smith of St. George, who at 109 years old was among Barbados’ oldest living residents. Born in 1843, Mrs....
Today in Bajan History| June 7th 1911 Tragic Carriage Accident Claims Young Life in St. Thomas
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter reported on the death of 5-year-old Clement Roach of Porey Spring, St. Thomas, who was fatally injured after being struck...
Today in Bajan History| June 6th 1922 Obeah Cases Highlight Barbados' Complex Legal and Cultural History
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter reported on a court case involving Joseph Ford of Rockland, St. Michael, who was accused of obtaining money under false...
Today in Bajan History| June 5th 1951 First Police Girls' Club Opens in St. Joseph
The Barbados Advocate reported on the opening of Barbados' first Police Girls' Club at Clevers Hill, St. Joseph. The initiative formed part of a...
Today in Bajan History| June 4th 1950 Record-Breaking Flying Fish Season Lands in Barbados
The Barbados Advocate reported that Barbados recorded one of its best flying fish seasons ever in May 1950, with 154,495 pounds landed. The largest...