Author: Tyrone Roach

Maxine Jean- Marie Padmore’s recent death shocked most people, but moreso, her good friend and constant companion, Marva Rollins, OBE, who gave a passionate and eloquent tribute at her funeral. Rollins spoke of their intense friendship of forty-two years, one she described as sharing, giving, and receiving in equal measure. “This is all framed around giving and the golden thread she weaved throughout her time on Earth. That thread will, I am sure, continue through her treasured five daughters or five chapters of love as they grapple with their loss and continued commitment to care for their Dad, Paddy”, she…

Martin Forde KC, who wrote a report for the Labour Party about how it tackles prejudice within its ranks, tells Catherine Baksi he still loves the job even after 40 years. Martin Forde KC accused Labour of operating a “hierarchy” of racism after he was appointed by the party to investigate allegations of racism and sexism. His report — published in July after being commissioned by the party’s leader, Sir Keir Starmer KC — accused Labour of operating a system in which antisemitism was taken more seriously than discrimination against black, Asian and Muslim members. In an interview in March,…

BARBADOS’ HIGH COMMISSIONER, His Excellency Mr. Milton Inniss, returns to the UK 38 years after he studied here. “London has always been like a second home,” he remarks. He recalls arriving just before Christmas with his partner and mother, “Being asked to come to London was a memorable moment. The move into diplomacy was certainly not planned, so I was surprised when the call came. But the opportunity to serve is a great honor, and in London – wow, so here I am!” Excelling at maths, it was a “logical progression” for Mr Inniss to follow his father into the…