Abstract
Barbados was occupied by the British in 1627 and during its colonial history never changed hands. Full internal self-government was attained in 1961. Barbados became an independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth on 30 Nov. 1966.
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Statistical Information: The Barbados Statistical Service (NIS Bldg, Fairchild St. St Michael) produces selected monthly statistics and annual abstracts. Director: Eric Straughn. Dann, G., The Quality of Life in Barbados. London, 1984
Hoyos, F. A., Barbados: A History from the Amerindians to Independence. London, 1978.—Barbados: A Visitor’s Guide. London, 1983.
—Tom Adams: A Biography. London, 1988
Potter, R. B. and Dann, G. M. S., Barbados [Bibliography]. Oxford and Santa Barbara, 1987
Warren, A. and Frazer, H., The Barbados Carolina Connection. London, 1989
Worrell, D., The Economy of Barbados 1946–1980. Bridgetown, 1982
Library: The Barbados Public Library, Bridgetown. Acting Chief Librarian: Edwin Ifill.
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Paxton, J. (1990). Barbados. In: Paxton, J. (eds) The Statesman’s Year-Book. The Statesman’s Yearbook. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230271197_17
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