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Today In Bajan History | August 8th Governing Barbados’ Houses of Correction After Emancipation
On August 8, 1838, just days after full emancipation, The Barbadian published a proclamation establishing new rules for governing Barbados’ seven Houses of Correction....
Today In Bajan History | August 7th Remembering the Great Hurricane of 1831
On August 7, 1874, a proclamation announced a day of thanksgiving and remembrance marking the anniversary of the devastating Great Hurricane of 1831. Barbadians...
Today In Bajan History | August 6th Stories and Legends of St. Philip’s Coastline
On August 6, 1950, the Barbados Advocate explored the history of St. Philip’s coastline, from the Crane and Sam Lord’s Castle to Cobbler’s Reef...
Today In Bajan History | August 5th Barbados Cadets at Camp in 1951
On August 5, 1951, the Barbados Advocate reported on approximately 230 cadets from Harrison College, Combermere and The Lodge School attending their annual nine-day...
Today In Bajan History | August 4th Barbados Tackles Rising Prices in 1951
On August 4, 1951, the Barbados Advocate examined the impact of rising global prices on Barbados and government measures including subsidies and price controls...
Today In Bajan History | August 3rd The Black Rock Baby Clinic
On August 3, 1952, the Barbados Advocate highlighted the Black Rock Baby Clinic and its important role in providing nutrition, medical care and support...