BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS Famed defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran Jr. and his investment partner, Robert Johnson, founder of the Black Entertainment Television channel, met with government officials here over their planned investment in the local hotel industry.
The two high-profile investors are looking to buy part or all of the Gems of Barbados chain, which consists of five small, luxury hotels around the Caribbean island. The partners already have investments in Antigua, Curacao, and Aruba. (3/5/01)
SOURCE: Associated Press