Today In Bajan Histoy January 23rd 1951 From Almshouse to Geriatric Care

January 23, 2026 • 00:03:33
Today In Bajan Histoy January 23rd 1951 From Almshouse to Geriatric Care
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today In Bajan Histoy January 23rd 1951 From Almshouse to Geriatric Care

Jan 23 2026 | 00:03:33

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This Today in Bajan History segment reflects on an article published in the Barbados Advocate on January 23, 1951, which examined life at the St. Michael Infirmary, an institution opened in 1884.

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