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 48–49)
NationalityGuyana Guyanese
SpouseThelma Singh
Alma materSecondary school Guayana, King's College London, 1955 : L.L.B.
OccupationM.P., barrister, legislator

Career

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  • 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

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  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[1]