Background
Barrett, Raphael Douglas was born on October 17, 1949 in St. George's, Grenada. Arrived in Jamaica, 1951. Son of Lionel Adrian and Myra Ena Gertrude (Fletcher) Barrett.
Barrett, Raphael Douglas was born on October 17, 1949 in St. George's, Grenada. Arrived in Jamaica, 1951. Son of Lionel Adrian and Myra Ena Gertrude (Fletcher) Barrett.
Bachelor of Science, University Würzburg.I., Jamaica, 1971. Diploma in management studies, University Würzburg.I., 1979. Master of Business Administration, University Western Ontario, London, Canada, 1981.
Engineer, Prospect Pen Satellite Station, Yallahs, Jamaica, 1971-1973; station engineer, Jamintel, 1973-1974; engineering manager, Gleaner Company Ltd., Kingston, Jamaica, 1974-1975; maintenance manager, Gleaner Company Ltd., Kingston, Jamaica, 1975-1979; managing director, Tropicair, West Indies Paints, Kingston, 1981-1982; administration manager, Seprod Group of Companies, Kingston, 1982-1985; general manager, Seprod Group of Companies, Kingston, 1985-1991; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Radobar Holdings Ltd., Kingston, since 1991. Board directors Dyoll Life Insurance, Jamaica Citizens Bank, Kingston, Jamaica Tourist Board, Marksman, Reggae Sunsplash International, Kingston. Vice president Jamaica Manufacturers Association, 1986.
Chairman Junior Achievement of Jamaica, Kingston, 1986-1991, Institute Cultural Affairs, Kingston, 1988. Board directors United Way Jamaica, 1987-1991. Member Jamaican Institute Management (council 1986-1991), Jamaica Institute Engineers (founding).
Married; children: Rachael, Rory.