Latest Episodes
Today in Bajan History| August 30th 1951 The Importance of Compulsory Education
An article on the importance of compulsory education from a certain age is published in the Barbados Advocate newspaper written by a retired headmaster.
Today in Bajan History| August 29th 1849 Central Schools New Resolution
A new resolution was passed for central Schools after emancipation.
Today in Bajan History| August 28th 1951 A protest
A report on a protest march in the Barbados Advocate Newspaper.
Today in Bajan History| August 27th 1834 Bridgetown Market Chaos
Chaos erupts at Bridgtown Saturday market and brings attention to the activities of the formally enslaved, turned entrepreneurs, in the city. This is according...
Today in Bajan History| August 26th 1928 A champion of education
John Lovell was a teacher and advocate for unionism.
Today in Bajan History| August 25th 1838 Refusal to Work
The Barbadian reports that the labourers at Locust Hall estate refused to work under the previous conditions of service.