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Today In Bajan History | 27th July The 1937 Barbados Labour Rebellion Intensifies
On July 27, 1937, unrest continued across Bridgetown as crowds targeted businesses along Bay Street amid escalating tensions with police. The events formed part...
Today In Bajan History | 24th July Debating “Power to the People” in 1970
On July 24, 1970, the Barbados Advocate published a commentary examining proposals for political, economic and social change in Barbados, from education and housing...
Today In Bajan History | 23rd July The Haywoods Holiday Village Development
On July 23, 1983, the Barbados Advocate reported on the nearing completion of the multi-million-dollar Haywoods Holiday Village in St. Peter, part of a...
Today In Bajan History | July 22nd Farewell to Captain George Ferguson
On July 22, 1983, Barbadians paid tribute to Captain George Ferguson, remembered for his service, maritime career and community ties, before he was laid...
Today In Bajan History | July 21st Barbados Takes on Jamaica’s 1,000-Mile Motor Rally
On July 21, 1970, the Barbados Advocate reported on 14 Barbadian rally competitors preparing to contest Jamaica’s gruelling 1,000-mile motor rally, highlighting a longstanding...
Today In Bajan History | July 20th Mental Health Care in Barbados: Then and Now
On July 20, 1983, the Barbados Advocate examined mental illness, stigma and the challenges facing psychiatric care in Barbados, while calling for more modern...