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Today in Bajan History| May 22nd 1858 A Critique of Horse Racing
The Barbadian newspaper shares a moralist's critique of horse racing
Today in Bajan History| May 21st 1860 The Lover's Lamp
The Lover's Lamp is dubbed, "The cheapest and best night light in the world".
Today in Bajan History| May 20th 1857 Death from Cassava
Inquest into the death of Mimbo after the ill preparation of cassava
Today in Bajan History| May 19th 1820 Town Hall Meeting
Town hall meeting on the great drought on the island to encourage food importation.
Today in Bajan History| May 18th 1950 Oil License Granted
The Barbados Advocate published an article detailing the granting of a 4-year license to dig for oil
Today in Bajan History| May 17th 1860 Governor's recommendation for migration rejected
The House of Assembly refused the recommendation to grant poor white families money to emigrate.