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Today in Bajan History| April 26th 1817 Minutes from a meeting on the Bussa Rebellion of April 1816
The Barbados Mercury and Bridgtown Gazette share minutes from a meeting on the Bussa Rebellion of April 1816

Today in Bajan History| April 24th 1838 Contention in the Court
The relationship between Barbados and Britain was, at times, a contentious one. Learn more in today's episode.

Today in Bajan History| April 22nd 1840 Act on duties on imported Tobacco is signed
Learn more about Tobacco and the history of Barbados.

Today in Bajan History| April 17th 1900 The Other Side of Bay Street Nighlife
The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Rum Shop Owner, whose rum shop doubled as a brothel.

Today in Bajan History| April 16th 1952 Carpenter Set to Hang for Murder
The Barbados Advocate tells of a carpenter set to hang for a murder in January.

Today in Bajan History| April 15th 1952 Challenges faced by the Peasant Farmers on the Island
A motion was brought before the House of Assembly, highlighting the challenges faced by the peasant farmers on the Island.