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Today in Bajan History| May 10th 1966 Barbados Hilton Prepares to Open Its Doors
The Barbados Advocate reported that the soon-to-open Barbados Hilton planned to employ approximately 200 people ahead of its official opening. During a press conference,...
Today in Bajan History| May 9th 1840 The Departure of Bishop William Hart Coleridge
The Barbadian reported on the departure of William Hart Coleridge, the first Bishop of Barbados, whose leadership helped guide the island through the turbulent...
Today in Bajan History| May 8th 2025 Opening of the Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History
The Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History officially opened at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, preserving the remarkable medical...
Today in Bajan History| May 7th 1966 Civil Servants Defend Their Record
On May 7, 1966, the Barbados Civil Service Association publicly responded to criticism made by then Premier Errol Barrow during a May Day address....
Today in Bajan History| May 6th 1951 A Coroner’s Verdict That Raised Questions
The Barbados Advocate reported on the coroner’s inquest into the death of 19-year-old Raynaud Brewster, who was fatally crushed by a lorry at Francia...
Today in Bajan History| May 5th 1840 The Foundation of Barbados’ General Hospital
On May 5, 1840, Barbados marked a major step in public healthcare with the laying of the foundation stone for the island’s first General...