Tacius Golding

Tacius Golding (8 November 1900 – 6 October 1995) was a Jamaican politician, born in Bellas Gate, St. Catherine, Jamaica.[1][2] He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives in 1949,[2] and he served continuously until 1972. He was Speaker of the House from 1962 to 1967. A school is named after him in Jamaica.[3] His son, Bruce Golding, was Jamaica's 8th Prime Minister.[4] He died in 1995.[5]

See also

The Tacius Golding school was named after Mr. Tacius Golding.

References

  1. ↑
  2. 1 2 Tanna, Laura (October 24, 2004). "Politics in his blood". Jamaica Gleaner.
  3. ↑ Clifton Cameron (18 November 2010). The Making of a Jamaican Don: Spanner's Views on Dons, Corrupt Politicians, and Public Officials. iUniverse. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-4502-7046-5.
  4. ↑ http://www.jis.gov.jm/minister%20profiles/html/0a.htm
  5. ↑



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