Today In Bajan History | August 14th, 1952 The 1952 Debate Over Nationalizing Rediffusion Barbados

August 14, 2026 00:04:21
Today In Bajan History | August 14th, 1952 The 1952 Debate Over Nationalizing Rediffusion Barbados
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today In Bajan History | August 14th, 1952 The 1952 Debate Over Nationalizing Rediffusion Barbados

Aug 14 2026 | 00:04:21

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On August 14, 1952, Barbados’ House of Assembly debated whether Rediffusion Barbados should come under government control, raising questions about access to information, public ownership and the future of broadcasting in Barbados.

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