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

Latest Episodes

February 17, 2026 00:03:54
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 17th 1910 Prostitution, Public Order, and Social Debate

This Today in Bajan History segment reflects on February 17, 1910, when a report in the Barbados Agricultural Reporter highlighted growing concerns about moral...

Listen

February 16, 2026 00:03:55
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 16th 1950 Princess Alice Installed as First Chancellor of UWI

This Today in Bajan History segment highlights February 16, 1950, when Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, was installed as the first Chancellor of the...

Listen

February 13, 2026 00:03:46
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 14th 1843 Tragedy at the Regatta in Carlisle Bay

This Today in Bajan History segment recalls February 14, 1843, when a highly anticipated regatta in Carlisle Bay turned tragic

Listen

February 13, 2026 00:04:32
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 13th 1839 Debating Justice and Rights in Colonial Barbados

On February 13, 1839, proceedings in Barbados’ House of Assembly revealed both inefficiencies in governance and deeper societal tensions around justice and political rights.

Listen

February 12, 2026 00:03:58
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 12th 2025 Remembering Trevor George Marshall

On February 12, 2025, Barbados lost one of its most influential historians and educators, Trevor George “Snuffy” Marshall, who passed away at age 77,...

Listen

February 11, 2026 00:03:25
Episode Cover

Today in Bajan History| February 11th 1948 Trevor “Snuffy” Marshall of St. John is Born

On February 11, 1948, Trevor George “Snuffy” Marshall was born in Glebe Land, St. John, into a strong and supportive family that helped shape...

Listen