Image courtesy UN Women.
The Association of Female Executives in Trinidad and Tobago (AFETT) is calling for a multi-pronged and many-layered approach in dealing with the issue of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in this country, stating that it should be a national priority, all year round.
In an official statement issued today, recently elected AFETT president, Dixie-Ann Dixon, points out that men need psycho-social support to bring about behaviour change, and that arming women is not enough to end the GBV scourge.
âWhile we need to look out for our women, we also need to pay closer attention to our young men, particularly at an early age, ensuring that they have respect for women and provide safe outlets for expressing themselves and their emotions,â Dixon observes.
Masterclass host Terri-Karelle Reid with Olympic legend Usain Bolt in the series season one finale.
On Thursday, Digicel Business brought the first season of the inspirational Masterclass series to a perfect close with a thought-provoking final episode on motivation and discipline featuring Digicel Chief Speed Officer and Olympic legend Usain Bolt.
Entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts across the region tuned in to get a glimpse into the mind of the sprint legend, and to learn more about how he has dominated both on and off the track.
In a riveting conversation with host, Terri-Karelle Reid, Bolt admitted that he didn’t always appreciate or practice the level of discipline needed to make it to the top. He noted, “When I was younger I was able to get by on just my talent. When I made it to professional sports, I encountered people just as talented, but who were putting in the work necessary. I started at the bottom of the pile. Eventually, my coach Glen Mills made me unders