Charles Carter

Sir Charles Carter, KCMG (13 April 1943 – 15 May 2021), was a prominent Bahamian broadcast journalist, politician, and businessman. Known for his contributions to broadcasting and media, he hosted several influential shows and played a significant role in the development of television in the Bahamas. He also made contributions to the political landscape of the country, serving as a member of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas for ten years and a cabinet minister. Early life and education Born Edward Charles Carter to Harcourt and Mary Carter (née Heastie) on 13 April 1943, Carter spent his formative years in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended St. John's College in Nassau and later studied at the Rhodes School in New York, where he completed his high school education. In 1961, he enrolled at New York University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Carter also attended the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Toronto, Canada, where he obtained a degree in broadcast management in 1969.