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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May 17, 2026 00:05:03
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Today In Bajan History | May 17th 1900 - Should teachers be involved in the sale of alcohol?

A report from the Barbados Agricultural Reporter revealed the Education Board’s firm stance against elementary school teachers selling liquor or holding interests in rum...

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May 16, 2026 00:03:34
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Today In Bajan History | May 16th 1922 - The Reed Street Fire

 A devastating fire broke out on Reed Street in Bridgetown, destroying Mr Donald Lashley’s wooden garage and two Studebaker cars valued at £500. Thanks...

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May 15, 2026 00:03:31
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Today in Bajan History| May 15th 1901 Barbados’ Ice Company Feud

The Barbados Agricultural Reporter detailed a public dispute between the Barbados Ice Company and the Crystal Ice and Cold Storage Company over the purity...

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May 13, 2026 00:04:14
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Today in Bajan History| May 13th 1976 Luther St. Aubyn Thorne Barbados’ First Minister of Education

Former parliamentarian and educator Luther St. Aubyn Thorne passed away at the age of 77, marking the end of a distinguished life dedicated to...

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May 12, 2026 00:03:44
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Today in Bajan History| May 12th 1992 Barbados’ Early Oil Industry Takes Shape

The Agricultural Reporter documented a visit by local newspaper representatives to the Turner's Hall oil field in St. Andrew, operated by the British Union...

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May 11, 2026 00:04:32
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Today in Bajan History| May 11th 1914 The Bushy Park Train Derailment

The Barbados Agricultural Reporter detailed a dramatic derailment involving a Barbados Light Railway train near Bushy Park, St. Philip.

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