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Police ‘untouchable’, says Pilgrim Article by April 22, 2021 One of the island’s leading criminal attorneys does not believe yesterday’s murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will have a major impact on law enforcement practices here. Queen’s Counsel, Andrew Pilgrim told Barbados TODAY it was unlikely there would be a shift in police behaviour in Barbados simply because of a guilty verdict miles away in the United States. The 45-year-old Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslau...

Barbados Today April 17, 2021 CASTRIES – Following the hosting of its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Friday 9th April 2021, a new executive committee has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA). On Monday 1st March 2021, nominations were invited for the posts of president, first vice-president and second vice-president given that the executive had reached the end of their term. Karolin Troubetzkoy, who served as SLHTA President from March 2010 to January 2016, and again from July 2018 to Ap...

April 16, 2021 Reading about yogis, you find many have stories about escaping the corporate space. After yogi teacher training, oftentimes there seems to be a misalignment with corporate life and the yogi way of life which leads to full immersion in practising and teaching yoga. I’m not trying to escape the corporate space. In fact, I love my job. In my Health & Wellness division, I think I have been fortunate to find a team I love, a culture I enjoy and a job that aligns with my passion and interests. I do think it is the best corporate experience of my career. That being said, i...

Barbados Today April 14, 2021 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today. by Rev Guy Hewitt The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men [and women] to do nothing. Edmund Burke Those who would call themselves good citizens and patriots must do everything in their power to eradicate the influence of drugs from our politics and democracy. It is not too late. At Harrison College, my chemistry master (Frank ‘Fanny’ Fields) engaged us in the study of chemistry by adding...

by Britanny Brathwaite Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados TODAY Inc. Just about everyone has suffered loss in the past year- in an employment context, the loss of revenue for employers and the commensurate loss of income for employees is and will continue to be a central issue across the region and particularly here in Barbados. While business owners, practitioners, and the like, may have previously crafted Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), cognisant of us being naturally prone to disasters, I...