Description
Inspired by the hugely popular radio programme ‘Today in Bajan History’ which has been running on the stations of the STARCOM Network in Barbados daily since November 2020. The book contains some of the best and most popular pieces from the radio programme and includes a collection of fascinating historical photographs – some of which have never been published before. It also draws on the expertise of a team of local historians who have used the remarkably wide range of sources on Barbadian history that are available locally and internationally to compile the entries.
Barbadian history is filled with stories that celebrate resilience, hope and the triumph of the human spirit. It ranges from the Amerindian settlements on the island over a thousand years ago to the era of colonization beginning in 1627; from the long struggle for freedom from chattel slavery and colonial rule to the achievement of independence and the building of modern Barbados. Day by day, Today in Bajan History – The Almanac illuminates and celebrates this story, as well as providing profiles of some of the personalities who contributed along the way. You may find some surprises too! Whether you are a Bajan or a visitor to our island, you will find something in this book to amuse, inform and inspire you.
