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Today in Bajan History| June 29th 1983 Valiant Women Who Helped Shape Barbados
The Barbados Advocate reported on a lecture highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of free women of colour before emancipation. Women such as Rachel Pringle Polgreen...
Today in Bajan History| June 28th 1951 Overcrowding Crisis at Barbados General Hospital
The Barbados Advocate reported severe overcrowding at the Barbados General Hospital, with patients sharing beds and some being discharged despite needing further care. Rising...
Today in Bajan History| June 27th 1911 Chamberlain Bridge Causes Bridgetown Traffic Chaos
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter criticized authorities after the Chamberlain Bridge remained open for hours when the schooner General Laurie became stuck entering the Careenage...
Today in Bajan History| June 26th 1837 Execution Takes Three Attempts
The Barbadian reported on the execution of an enslaved man named Robert, convicted of attempting to murder his master. The hanging became infamous when...
Today in Bajan History| June 25th 1834 Barbados Prepares for the End of Slavery
The Barbadian reported on Barbados' preparations for the abolition of slavery, just weeks before emancipation took effect on August 1, 1834. Notices addressed the...
Today in Bajan History| June 24th 1911 Coronation Celebrations Marked by Order and Discipline
The Barbados Agricultural Reporter praised the peaceful conduct of crowds during police and coronation celebrations held in Barbados. Strong police preparation, increased street lighting,...