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Today In Bajan History | July 19th The 1950 Murder Trial of Alfonso Brathwaite
On July 19, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported on the murder trial of Alfonso Brathwaite, accused of fatally stabbing Lionel Carter following an altercation...
Today In Bajan History | July 16th The Educational Legacy of Florence Springer
On July 16, 1961, revered Barbadian educator Florence Estina Springer was laid to rest after a distinguished 49-year teaching career. Her legacy was later...
Today In Bajan History | July 15th Conflicting Medical Evidence Changes a Murder Case
On July 15, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported on the case of George Skeet, whose murder charge became attempted murder after conflicting medical evidence...
Today In Bajan History | July 14th Barbados’ First Motor Car Arrives
On July 14, 1903, the Barbados Agricultural Reporter announced the arrival of the island’s first motor car, marking the beginning of a new era...
Today in Bajan History| July 13th 1955 The Sinking of the SS Geologist
On July 13, 1955, the SS Geologist sank after a collision near Trinidad, killing 20 crew members, including 11 Barbadians. Winsome Fodderingham shares the...
Today in Bajan History| July 12th 1919 The Mysterious Disappearance of a Barbadian Policeman
On July 12, 1919, the Barbados Agricultural Reporter detailed the mysterious disappearance of Police Constable Sedgefield McLean, who allegedly left the force without permission...