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President
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Mr. Henderson Turton is a Chartered Accountant by profession with over 17 years experience in the Audit Field and Financial Services Industry, having served with a ‘Big 4’ International Accounting Firm for 8 years, then moving on to serving as the Accountant for an indigenous Financial Services Institution in Barbados, and subsequently establishing himself as a Consultant in 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences Honours Degree from the University of the West Indies [U.W.I.], with a double major in Economics and Accounting. He is a member and Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - UK) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB).
Mr. Turton is also a former Junior National Basketball Player for Barbados. In his undergraduate years, he was the Founding Treasurer of the Young Economists Association (YEA) at the Cave Hill Campus of the U.W.I.. He served for two years on its Steering Committee and Executive, formulating and instituting developmental programmes for its membership. In 2005, he successfully negotiated external Corporate Sponsorship for the YEA. This was vital in supplementing the funding from the University’s Guild of Undergraduates and ensuring the Young Economists Association had the necessary financial resources required to carry out its mandate.
Mr. Turton is a Gold Level recipient of the International Award for Young People – also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This was presented to him in 2011 in person by His Royal Highness Prince Edward – Earl of Wessex.
Mr. Turton is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. His involvement in Taekwondo in Barbados dates back to 1999 when he was a member of Williams’ Taekwondo Dojang. In 2009 he joined Challenger Taekwondo Academy and has contributed to Taekwondo as an Athlete; Coach; Tournament Official; Assistant Instructor; and later served this Association quite admirably as Treasurer from 2013 to 2017. As Treasurer for the MNA - Taekwondo Association of Barbados [TAB] he was the Principal Financial Officer and skilfully and professionally managed the financial resources to place the MNA on its current threshold to more visibly re-engage with our Taekwondo Community at the Regional and International levels. This was achieved via prudent and professional financial management, and careful fund-raising and expenditure. He has had formal training with the National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association [BOA] in Sporting Administration and Coaching, and is also a Certified World Taekwondo (WT) Level II International Coach. In 2018 Mr. Turton earned and was awarded the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations from the International Olympic Committee through the Barbados NOA. That same year he established Robust Taekwondo Academy, for which he is also the Director and Chief Instructor.
He assembled a core of highly skilled, passionate and resourceful individuals from within the Taekwondo community in Barbados in 2017. That team lead the our organization and breathed new life into it – reopening the pathways for our clubs, athletes, officials, volunteers and the Sport as a whole to prosper. In 2021 he was re-elected to serve as President for another 4 years. We look forward to your support as we professionally coordinate, promote and develop Taekwondo as its Governing Body here in Barbados.
Mr. Turton is also a former Junior National Basketball Player for Barbados. In his undergraduate years, he was the Founding Treasurer of the Young Economists Association (YEA) at the Cave Hill Campus of the U.W.I.. He served for two years on its Steering Committee and Executive, formulating and instituting developmental programmes for its membership. In 2005, he successfully negotiated external Corporate Sponsorship for the YEA. This was vital in supplementing the funding from the University’s Guild of Undergraduates and ensuring the Young Economists Association had the necessary financial resources required to carry out its mandate.
Mr. Turton is a Gold Level recipient of the International Award for Young People – also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This was presented to him in 2011 in person by His Royal Highness Prince Edward – Earl of Wessex.
Mr. Turton is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. His involvement in Taekwondo in Barbados dates back to 1999 when he was a member of Williams’ Taekwondo Dojang. In 2009 he joined Challenger Taekwondo Academy and has contributed to Taekwondo as an Athlete; Coach; Tournament Official; Assistant Instructor; and later served this Association quite admirably as Treasurer from 2013 to 2017. As Treasurer for the MNA - Taekwondo Association of Barbados [TAB] he was the Principal Financial Officer and skilfully and professionally managed the financial resources to place the MNA on its current threshold to more visibly re-engage with our Taekwondo Community at the Regional and International levels. This was achieved via prudent and professional financial management, and careful fund-raising and expenditure. He has had formal training with the National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association [BOA] in Sporting Administration and Coaching, and is also a Certified World Taekwondo (WT) Level II International Coach. In 2018 Mr. Turton earned and was awarded the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations from the International Olympic Committee through the Barbados NOA. That same year he established Robust Taekwondo Academy, for which he is also the Director and Chief Instructor.
He assembled a core of highly skilled, passionate and resourceful individuals from within the Taekwondo community in Barbados in 2017. That team lead the our organization and breathed new life into it – reopening the pathways for our clubs, athletes, officials, volunteers and the Sport as a whole to prosper. In 2021 he was re-elected to serve as President for another 4 years. We look forward to your support as we professionally coordinate, promote and develop Taekwondo as its Governing Body here in Barbados.
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Vice President
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At present, he is the Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), a department in the Ministry of Environment and Drainage, Government of Barbados. He possesses a Ph.D. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management from Cardiff University U.K. with specialization in low cost vulnerability assessment for Small Island Developing States. He has extensive experience in climate change adaptation initiatives.
Having worked in the field of integrated coastal zone management for over 28 years he is very familiar with the development of management strategies and strategic planning for his organization which will be forge a worthwhile contribution to the Barbados Taekwondo Association.
His training and professional experience has provided him with opportunities to evaluate various forms of development and assess the considerations necessary to ensure effective planning and continuity in his department. He has been integrally involved in the development of the integrated coastal zone management policy for Barbados and seeing to its systematic implementation. He has represented Barbados at international conventions in the areas of coastal management and climate change. He has had to participate in extensive negotiations with international consultants during the conventions and meetings. This experience has placed him in a firm position to assist the association with its plans to progress in the coming years. Working in the CZMU has allowed him to participate in all aspects of project management from conceptualization to implementation.
He has two sons – Anij and Fozlo - who participated in Taekwondo during their primary school life. Despite their withdrawal at this time, they still have an interest in the sport. He has always been interested in seeing the development of this martial art form both during their development in the sport, and after their departure. That interest has continued, as he fully appreciates the benefits derived from the sport as experienced through them – in their character building, as well as their mental and physical development.
As Vice President he is certain that he will be able to successfully fulfill the goals and objectives of our organization, and is committed to making a worthwhile contribution to the association in the process.
Having worked in the field of integrated coastal zone management for over 28 years he is very familiar with the development of management strategies and strategic planning for his organization which will be forge a worthwhile contribution to the Barbados Taekwondo Association.
His training and professional experience has provided him with opportunities to evaluate various forms of development and assess the considerations necessary to ensure effective planning and continuity in his department. He has been integrally involved in the development of the integrated coastal zone management policy for Barbados and seeing to its systematic implementation. He has represented Barbados at international conventions in the areas of coastal management and climate change. He has had to participate in extensive negotiations with international consultants during the conventions and meetings. This experience has placed him in a firm position to assist the association with its plans to progress in the coming years. Working in the CZMU has allowed him to participate in all aspects of project management from conceptualization to implementation.
He has two sons – Anij and Fozlo - who participated in Taekwondo during their primary school life. Despite their withdrawal at this time, they still have an interest in the sport. He has always been interested in seeing the development of this martial art form both during their development in the sport, and after their departure. That interest has continued, as he fully appreciates the benefits derived from the sport as experienced through them – in their character building, as well as their mental and physical development.
As Vice President he is certain that he will be able to successfully fulfill the goals and objectives of our organization, and is committed to making a worthwhile contribution to the association in the process.
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Secretary General
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Ms. Kellman is an Educator by profession. She possesses an Undergraduate Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Degree in Management from the University of the West Indies (U.W.I.). She also holds a Diploma in Education from the Erdiston Teachers Training College (Barbados). She also possesses multiple Administrative and Coaching Certifications through the Barbados National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association, including the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations – issued by the (IOC) International Olympic Committee.
Ms. Kellman’s Taekwondo journey started during her time at the University when she trained as a member under Mr. Steven Haynes at Cave Hill and she earned her way up to Green Belt. She is committed to playing her role to ensure success in the further development of Taekwondo in Barbados.
Ms. Kellman’s Taekwondo journey started during her time at the University when she trained as a member under Mr. Steven Haynes at Cave Hill and she earned her way up to Green Belt. She is committed to playing her role to ensure success in the further development of Taekwondo in Barbados.
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Treasurer
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Ms. Best is a trained Legal Secretary. She has been associated with Taekwondo as a parent for over five years. She is keen to see the Sport excel and is willing to work hard to ensure this is achieved. She is also a member of several other organizations including the Red Cross. She enjoys giving of her limited time but does not like to waste time. She intends to make the TAB successful!
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Director
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As an active member of the Williams Taekwondo Dojang, and previously UWI Taekwondo, I would have been involved in several activities held by the Taekwondo Association of Barbados over the years. This includes both participating as an athlete and later as an official in numerous competitions. In addition, I assisted with the execution of Taekwondo at the National Sports Council Summer Camp on two occasions.
I am currently an experienced Black Belt who has trained under instructors such as: Mr. Ogeji Dottin (Combermere), Mr. Steven Haynes (UWI) and Mr. Anthony Williams. I have also worked with Mr. Adrian Burnett, Mr. Askia Alleyne and Mr. Chetwyn Gilkes and various others.
I have an interest in the overall development of Taekwondo in Barbados and I believe, given my qualifications of being a certified educator at the Secondary School level, that I can offer a different perspective and would like to contribute to the decision making of the Executive Council of the Taekwondo Association of Barbados.
I am currently an experienced Black Belt who has trained under instructors such as: Mr. Ogeji Dottin (Combermere), Mr. Steven Haynes (UWI) and Mr. Anthony Williams. I have also worked with Mr. Adrian Burnett, Mr. Askia Alleyne and Mr. Chetwyn Gilkes and various others.
I have an interest in the overall development of Taekwondo in Barbados and I believe, given my qualifications of being a certified educator at the Secondary School level, that I can offer a different perspective and would like to contribute to the decision making of the Executive Council of the Taekwondo Association of Barbados.
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Director
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Born in Barbados in August 1990, Pamela attended West Terrace Primary School, Alexandra School and Combermere School.
Following her graduation from UWI (Cave Hill) in 2013 with a BSc, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, she continued to work at the Psychiatric Hospital for a few years. During this time, she pursued a certificate in Supervisory Management and another in Project Management, both at Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP).
After that, she worked at the Office of National Insurance and then at Central Purchasing. She availed herself of the opportunity to pursue a course at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (now the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology) which led to the conferral of a diploma in Massage Therapy.
For the past three years, Pamela has found her niche, working in the Primary School system. In 2022, she was awarded a distinction in the Teaching and Practice of Education of Diploma of Education offered by Erdiston Teachers’ College. Currently a teacher at St. Giles’ Primary School, Pamela has assumed the role of Brownie Guider, with a particular responsibility for the Blossoms.
Pamela has always been interested in promoting physical activities, whether as an active participant or an avid promoter and supporter. At school and as a university student, she danced. She also enjoyed watching cricket and enjoyed a stint of being Alexandra’s official scorer. While employed at the Psychiatric Hospital, she was an important member of the sports and social club which organised, inter alia, inter- organisational football and cricket tournaments.
As a parent, she enrolled her son in swimming and taekwondo, where she is his most ardent supporter, providing him with all of the required gear as well as the emotional support which she believes is critical to ensuring that young people do their best.
Furthermore, she has volunteered with both sports to work with other parents to organise fund-raising and fun events in order to promote the growth of the organisations. She has a critical eye for improvements and is always to share her views so that all constituents can work together for the betterment of the clubs
Following her graduation from UWI (Cave Hill) in 2013 with a BSc, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, she continued to work at the Psychiatric Hospital for a few years. During this time, she pursued a certificate in Supervisory Management and another in Project Management, both at Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP).
After that, she worked at the Office of National Insurance and then at Central Purchasing. She availed herself of the opportunity to pursue a course at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (now the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology) which led to the conferral of a diploma in Massage Therapy.
For the past three years, Pamela has found her niche, working in the Primary School system. In 2022, she was awarded a distinction in the Teaching and Practice of Education of Diploma of Education offered by Erdiston Teachers’ College. Currently a teacher at St. Giles’ Primary School, Pamela has assumed the role of Brownie Guider, with a particular responsibility for the Blossoms.
Pamela has always been interested in promoting physical activities, whether as an active participant or an avid promoter and supporter. At school and as a university student, she danced. She also enjoyed watching cricket and enjoyed a stint of being Alexandra’s official scorer. While employed at the Psychiatric Hospital, she was an important member of the sports and social club which organised, inter alia, inter- organisational football and cricket tournaments.
As a parent, she enrolled her son in swimming and taekwondo, where she is his most ardent supporter, providing him with all of the required gear as well as the emotional support which she believes is critical to ensuring that young people do their best.
Furthermore, she has volunteered with both sports to work with other parents to organise fund-raising and fun events in order to promote the growth of the organisations. She has a critical eye for improvements and is always to share her views so that all constituents can work together for the betterment of the clubs
