Today In Bajan History | May 31th 1921 - Teachers Qualifications Debate

May 31, 2026 • 00:04:43
Today In Bajan History | May 31th 1921 - Teachers Qualifications Debate
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today In Bajan History | May 31th 1921 - Teachers Qualifications Debate

May 31 2026 | 00:04:43

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Show Notes

A debate over teacher qualifications at Harrison College sparked questions far beyond education. When the House of Assembly considered relaxing qualification requirements for a member of staff, the discussion evolved into a larger constitutional issue: Who should govern the island’s educational institutions—the Assembly or their appointed governors?

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