TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY

STARCOM NETWORK and The Department of History and Philosophy, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus present important dates in Barbadian history

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July 03, 2026 00:03:47
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Today in Bajan History| July 3rd 1983 41 Years in the Classroom: Murielle Stewart’s Teaching Legacy

The Barbados Advocate highlighted the 41-year teaching career of Murielle Stewart, whose service spanned Barbados and Trinidad. Reflecting on changes in education, she welcomed...

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July 02, 2026 00:03:50
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Today in Bajan History| July 2nd 1951 Transforming Maternal and Infant Care in Barbados

The Barbados Advocate highlighted the vital role of the St. Michael Clinic, where thousands received treatment, vaccinations and maternal care. The story traces how...

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July 01, 2026 00:04:40
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Today in Bajan History| July 1st 1983 “Moral Decay in Society”

The Barbados Advocate reported concerns raised by Pine Primary School principal Elliot Norville about what he saw as growing moral decay in Barbadian society....

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June 30, 2026 00:03:40
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Today in Bajan History| June 30th 1951 Barbadian Seamen Feared Going Ashore in Apartheid South Africa

The Barbados Advocate reported that Barbadian crewmen aboard the Strategist feared going ashore in South Africa following the death of fellow seaman Milton King,...

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June 29, 2026 00:04:28
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Today in Bajan History| June 29th 1983 Valiant Women Who Helped Shape Barbados

The Barbados Advocate reported on a lecture highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of free women of colour before emancipation. Women such as Rachel Pringle Polgreen...

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June 28, 2026 00:04:02
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Today in Bajan History| June 28th 1951 Overcrowding Crisis at Barbados General Hospital

The Barbados Advocate reported severe overcrowding at the Barbados General Hospital, with patients sharing beds and some being discharged despite needing further care. Rising...

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