Sam Taitt

Background

Taitt, Sam was born on September 15, 1946 in St. Michael, Barbados. Son of Owen Beckler and Grace Agatha (King) Taitt.

Education

Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1983; Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, 1985.

Career

Radio and television producer, announcer, journalist, Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, Barbados, 1969-1978; chief Executive officer, Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, Barbados, since 1987; media specialist, Commonwealth Fund for Technology Corporation, London, 1978-1980; Adjunct Professor, City University of New York Kingsborough Community College, New York City, 1984-1986. Consultant United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1988-1990. Board director Caribbean Broadcasting Union.

Achievements

• Sam Taitt has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Performing Rights Society, Information Society Barbados, Caribbean Public and Broadcasting Association (board directors since 1988), Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: music, drama.

Connections

Married Emiline Elwortha (divorced1986). 1 child, Samuel Kevin Awan. Married Jacqueline Proverbs, December 25, 1991.

Father:

Owen Beckler Taitt

Mother:

Grace Agatha (King) Taitt

Spouse:

Jacqueline Proverbs

Spouse:

Emiline Elwortha

child:

Samuel Kevin Awan Taitt