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Today In Bajan History | August 2nd The Growth of Insurance in Barbados
On August 2, 1875, the Barbados Globe highlighted a growing insurance industry, with local and international companies offering Barbadians protection for their lives, families...
Today In Bajan History | August 1st The Early Growth of the Barbados Workers’ Union
On August 1, 1950, the Barbados Advocate marked the ninth anniversary of the Barbados Workers’ Union, highlighting its growth since 1941 and its expanding...
Today In Bajan History | 31st July Barbados’ National Oil Company Records $2.6 Million Profit
On July 31, 1983, the Barbados Advocate reported strong results from the Barbados National Oil Company, including a $2.6 million profit and major increases...
Today In Bajan History | 30th July The 1937 Rebellion Continues Across Barbados
On July 30, 1937, raids continued across Barbados as shops, plantations and livestock were targeted. Police and volunteer patrols were intensified as unrest persisted...
Today In Bajan History | 29th July The 1937 Rebellion Spreads Across Rural Barbados
On July 29, 1937, the unrest spread across rural Barbados as crowds raided shops and plantations, particularly in St. Philip. Police and volunteer forces...
Today In Bajan History | 28th July Bridgetown Under Lockdown During the 1937 Rebellion
On July 28, 1937, a third day of unrest struck Bridgetown before police regained control. The Barbados Observer documented the tense aftermath as armed...