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Today In Bajan History | August 22nd 1945 Pitcher’s Gully Tragedy
On August 22, 1945, a truck carrying plantation workers plunged into Pitcher’s Gully at Lancaster, St. James, claiming 34 lives and leaving a lasting...
Today In Bajan History | August 21st 1951 Bakery Wage Dispute Settled
On August 21, 1951, the Barbados Advocate reported the settlement of a dispute between the Barbados Workers’ Union and Johnson and Redman Bakeries over...
Today In Bajan History | August 20th 1950 Barbados’ First Extramural Summer School at Codrington College
On August 20, 1950, the Barbados Advocate announced Barbados’ first extramural summer school, offering a week of lectures at Codrington College exploring West Indian...
Today In Bajan History | August 19th 1837 Storm and Fire Devastate Barbados
The Barbadian reported on a destructive storm that devastated vessels, homes and trees and claimed at least 32 lives, while a fire added to...
Today In Bajan History | August 18th 1847 American Food Supplies Ease Barbados’ 1847 Food Crisis
On August 18, 1847, The Barbadian reported that thousands of barrels of cornmeal from North America were helping Barbados overcome severe food shortages caused...
Today In Bajan History | August 17th 1952 Evelina Smith Children’s Ward Opens in St. Philip
On August 17, 1952, the Evelina Smith Children’s Ward officially opened at the St. Philip Almshouse, providing dedicated accommodation and care for children separate...