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Branford Taitt

1938 – 2013

Barbadian politician

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About Branford Taitt

Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 74). Branford Taitt was a politician and diplomat.

Sir Branford Mayhew Taitt, KA (May 15, 1938 – February 15, 2013) was a Barbadian politician who served as a cabinet minister and former President of the Senate of Barbados. He served as Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce from 1971 to 1976, Minister of Tourism and Industry from 1986 to 1987, Minister of Health from 1987 to 1993, and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to 1994. Taitt was the longest serving Minister of Health in the country's history.

Taitt was born in 1938 on Fairfield Road in Black Rock, Saint Michael, Barbados. He was the youngest of the five children of Clair Rollock and Elma Taitt-Rollock. He attended Wesley Hall Boys' School and Combermere School. Taitt later obtained a BA degree cum laude from Brooklyn College and a master's degree in public administration from New York University.

He was made a Knight of St Andrew (KA) by the Barbadian government in 2010.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
New York University, Brooklyn College, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Positions held
Member of the House of Assembly of Barbados
Awards
Knight of St. Andrew
Also known as
Sir Branford Mayhew Taitt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Branford Taitt?

Barbadian politician

When was Branford Taitt born?

Branford Taitt was born on 15 May 1938 in Barbados.

When did Branford Taitt die?

Branford Taitt died on 15 February 2013 in Bridgetown.

What was Branford Taitt's occupation?

Branford Taitt was a politician and diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Branford Taitt

· Wikidata: Q15246128

· DBpedia: Branford Taitt

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