TAAN ABED

ENGINEER, BUSINESSMAN

Taan Abed is a “Bajan”.  He has been  a bona fide  citizen of Barbados for 31 years and has lived in the constituency all these years. He fervently believes that the benefits of progress in this country should be shared by all, regardless of origin or class.  He is very concerned about disparities in his Christ Church West constituency, such as  the high cost of living, the high prices of land and housing. He also sees lifestyle diseases as major problems confronting his constituents. These things prompted him to enter politics under the DLP banner in an effort to bring about a more equitable and healthy society.  He intends pursuing this goal with his usual tenacity.

Taan is an Honours graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Mamarita College,and has studied Information Technology at the BarbadosCommunity College.  He is now the Managing Director of New Way Auto Repairs and other businesses, which have provided jobs for countless Barbadians.  He has also helped many Barbadians to get their businesses off the ground, and has provided needed assistance to the “average man in the street”.   

Taan is a devout Christian, humble, approachable  and community-minded individual ,a sponsor of  several sports, cultural and community activities across the island  He has chosen the development of young people through sports, training and progressive employment as one of his social priorities.

Taan brings to the political arena a spirit of enterprise, tenacity of purpose, a business culture and a respect for human rights. 

Taan is married to Lorraine (nee Moses) and is the father of three children – one girl and two boys.