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Today in Bajan History| April 1st, 1970 Linguistics Workshop at Erdiston
On April 1, 1970, a regional workshop on the linguistic foundations of teaching English in the Caribbean began at Erdiston Teachers’ College in Barbados....
Today in Bajan History| March 31st 1950 Sir John Hudson: A Life of Service and Nation Building
On March 31, 1950, Barbados marked the passing of Sir John Hudson, a respected physician, public servant, and nation builder whose work helped shape...
Today in Bajan History| March 30th 2020 Venice “Poppy” Richards
On March 30, 2020, Barbados lost one of its most celebrated jockeys, Venice “Poppy” Richards, who passed away at age 76. Born in Carrington...
Today in Bajan History| March 29th 1969 William Seymour Arthur
William Seymour Arthur: Educator and Overlooked Literary PioneeR On March 29, 1969, the Barbados Advocate reported on the retirement of William Seymour Arthur, longtime...
Today in Bajan History| March 27th 1839 Vestry Debates Reveal Inequality
Vestry Debates Reveal Inequality On March 27, 1839, a vestry meeting in St. Joseph highlighted key issues in education, taxation, and parish development, while...
Today in Bajan History|March 26th 1916 Train Disturbance Disrupts Journey to Bridgetown
On March 26, 1916, a routine train journey to Bridgetown was disrupted by a violent altercation aboard the Barbados Light Railway. The incident, reported...