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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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April 25, 2023 • 00:04:12
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Today In Bajan History| April 25th 1840

The Barbadian published details from a meeting of the Harisson Free School now Harisson College.

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April 24, 2023 • 00:03:53
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Today In Bajan History| April 24th 1838 Contention in the Courts

A report carried in the Barbadian, on this day, shows that the relationship between Barbados and Britain was at some points contentious 

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April 24, 2023 • 00:02:12
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Today In Bajan History| April 23rd 1814

The Barbados Mercury and Bridgetown Gazette reported on the ghastly murder of a young girl. 

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April 24, 2023 • 00:03:52
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Today In Bajan History| April 22nd 1840

The Barbadian Newspaper an Act for excess duty on all tobacco imported into the island was passed. 

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April 24, 2023 • 00:02:53
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Today In Bajan History| April 21st 1838 The Butchery controversy

 The Barbadian News Paper brought the butcher controversy and conspiracy, to the public's attention. 

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April 20, 2023 • 00:04:03
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Today In Bajan History| April 20th 1813 Estates In Chancery for sale

Two Plantations in Chancery were advertised for sale in the Barbados Mercury and Bridgetown Gazette. 

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