Today, we celebrate the life of the visionary leader who guided Barbados to Independence. It’s a day to reflect on our rich history and the strides we continue to make as a nation. It’s also a day to rest. All Dollarwise stores are closed today and will re-open tomorrow, January 22nd at their regular opening hours. Our Marketing Department will be on holiday until February 2026. Have a great day and celebrate safely. #Dollarwise #WisestDollarSpent #ErrolBarrowDay | Dollarwise Caribbean

20K views · 702 reactions |  Barbados Independence Day – History...

12 reactions | As we count down to #IndependenceDay we're celebrating all things Bajan! Our BT team hit the streets to quiz Bajans on folksongs, folklore, food and a bit of history. How did they do? Let us know in the comments below! Video brought to you by The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus Video credits: Kemar Holder @stunnabes #BarbadosToday #NewsYouCanTrust #Independence #BarbadosIndependence | Barbados Today | Facebook

9.1K views · 136 reactions | Actor David Harewood was prepared for some brutal truths about slavery on the former British colony of Barbados. But nothing could prepare him for the horrific details of the “Barbados Slave Code.” The brutal laws would form the basis for the treatment of enslaved peoples in America. A new episode of One Thousand Days of Slavery airs this Sunday at 8 PM. #1000YearsofSlavery | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

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🇧🇧📚 Nancy Daniels – The Ibo Woman Who Lived Through Slavery and Emancipation Nancy Daniels may be one of the only formerly enslaved Africans in Barbados whose photograph survives. Likely born in Ibo territory before 1760, she endured the Middle Passage, lived through enslavement under two families, and survived to see emancipation. She worked as a housekeeper until her death in 1871, aged between 116 and 120. Nancy is a powerful reminder of the endurance of African identities across centuries