David Arthur Singh

David Arthur Singh (May 28, 1929 – 1978) was a Guyanese diplomat and politician.[2][3]

David Arthur Singh
Minister of Housing & Reconstruction.
In office
1969  October 23, 1973
Succeeded byShiw Sahai Naraine, popularly known as "Steve Naraine",[1]
Guyanese Ambassadors to China
from Guyana
to China
In office
October 23, 1973  1976
Succeeded byJohn Carter
Personal details
Born(1929-05-28)May 28, 1929
Golden Fleece, West Coast, Berbice
Died1978 (aged 4849)
NationalityGuyana Guyanese
SpouseThelma Singh
Alma materSecondary school Guayana, King's College London, 1955 : L.L.B.
OccupationM.P., barrister, legislator

Career

  • From 1945 to 1952 he was a primary school teacher.
  • From 1957 to 1959 he practised as a barrister.
  • In 1959 he was a Law Officer in the Attorney General's Chambers.
  • 1967 returned to private practice.
  • In 1968 he was elected Member of Parliament.
  • From 1969 to October 23, 1973 he was Minister of Housing and Reconstruction.
  • From October 23, 1973 to 1976 he was the first ambassador in Beijing.[4]

References

  1. Shiw Sahai Naraine
  2. China), United States Consulate General (Hong Kong (October 1973). Survey of China Mainland Press.
  3. China), United States Consulate General (Hong Kong (June 1974). Current Background. American Consulate General.
  4. p. 302


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