David Arthur Singh
David Arthur Singh (May 28, 1929 – 1978) was a Guyanese diplomat and politician.
David Arthur Singh | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Housing & Reconstruction. | |
| In office 1969 – October 23, 1973 | |
| Succeeded by | Shiw Sahai Naraine, popularly known as "Steve Naraine",[1] |
| Guyanese Ambassadors to China from Guyana to China | |
| In office October 23, 1973 – 1976 | |
| Succeeded by | John Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1929 Golden Fleece, West Coast, Berbice |
| Died | 1978 (aged 48–49) |
| Spouse(s) | Thelma Singh |
| Alma mater | Secondary school Guayana, King's College London, 1955 : L.L.B. |
| Occupation | M.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.
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