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Today in Bajan History| April 14th 1816 The Bussa Rebellion: Barbados Rises in the Fight for Freedom
On April 14, 1816, the Bussa Rebellion—one of the most significant uprisings in Barbados’ history—began at Bailey’s Plantation in St. Philip. Led by Bussa...
Today in Bajan History| April 12th 1975 The Rise of Barbados’ Local Bands
On April 12, 1975, the Barbados Advocate reflected on a shift in the island’s entertainment scene as leading bands toured overseas, leaving a gap...
Today in Bajan History| April 11th 1971 The Rise of the Cooperative Movement
Building Community Wealth: The Rise of the Cooperative Movement On April 11, 1971, the Barbados Advocate highlighted the growing importance of the cooperative movement...
Today in Bajan History| April 10th 1951 The Flying Fish Surplus Concern
On April 10, 1951, the Barbados Advocate reported a public health concern arising not from scarcity, but from an overabundance of flying fish. Large...
Today in Bajan History| April 9th 1970 Mahalia Jackson Stuns Barbados in Historic Gospel Performance
On April 9, 1970, legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson delivered a landmark performance at Kensington Oval, captivating thousands in her first appearance in Barbados....
Today in Bajan History| April 8th 1975 Barbados Confronts the Threat of Drug Use
On April 8, 1975, the Barbados Advocate highlighted growing national concern about drug use, as Assistant Superintendent Ashton Marshall warned that social and domestic...