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Today In Bajan History | August 20th 1950 Barbados’ First Extramural Summer School at Codrington College
On August 20, 1950, the Barbados Advocate announced Barbados’ first extramural summer school, offering a week of lectures at Codrington College exploring West Indian...
Today In Bajan History | August 19th 1837 Storm and Fire Devastate Barbados
The Barbadian reported on a destructive storm that devastated vessels, homes and trees and claimed at least 32 lives, while a fire added to...
Today In Bajan History | August 18th 1847 American Food Supplies Ease Barbados’ 1847 Food Crisis
On August 18, 1847, The Barbadian reported that thousands of barrels of cornmeal from North America were helping Barbados overcome severe food shortages caused...
Today In Bajan History | August 17th 1952 Evelina Smith Children’s Ward Opens in St. Philip
On August 17, 1952, the Evelina Smith Children’s Ward officially opened at the St. Philip Almshouse, providing dedicated accommodation and care for children separate...
Today In Bajan History | August 15th 1838 Freedom and Labour After Emancipation in 1838
On August 15, 1838, Governor Sir Evan John MacGregor issued a proclamation reassuring newly emancipated Barbadians that their freedom was permanent while addressing labour...
Today In Bajan History | August 14th, 1952 The 1952 Debate Over Nationalizing Rediffusion Barbados
On August 14, 1952, Barbados’ House of Assembly debated whether Rediffusion Barbados should come under government control, raising questions about access to information, public...