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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...
Today in Bajan History| May 4th 1853 Bridgetown’s Fight for Clean Water
The Barbadian carried a message from Governor Sir William Colebrooke stressing the urgent need for a reliable water supply for Bridgetown. Still reeling from...
Today in Bajan History| May 3rd 1966 The Long Road to Barbados’ Flour Mill
The Barbados Advocate reported on discussions to establish a flour mill in Barbados, aimed at reducing the island’s heavy dependence on imported flour. Since...
Today in Bajan History| May 2nd 1838 Lemon Grove and the Roots of Political Change
The The Barbadian published an advertisement for the sale of Lemon Grove, a 12-acre property near Fontabelle, St. Michael, in the early post-emancipation period....
Today in Bajan History| May 1st 1847 Debate Over a Vacant Seat in the House of Assembly
The Barbadian reported on a heated debate in the House of Assembly over whether John Innes, representative for St. Michael, had forfeited his seat...
Today in Bajan History| April 30th 1950 Dennis Atkinson: Cricketer Turned Insurance Pioneer
The Barbados Advocate announced the appointment of Dennis Atkinson as a regional canvasser for the Barbados Mutual Assurance Society, marking a strategic move to...