Tacius Golding

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

See also

Tacious Golding school was named after Mrs Tacious Golding.

References

  1. ^ a b Tanna, Laura (October 24, 2004). "Politics in his blood". Jamaica Gleaner. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20041024/lead/lead5.html. 
  2. ^ 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 9781450270465. http://books.google.com/books?id=ITOnqll-i5EC&pg=PA114. 
  3. ^ http://www.jis.gov.jm/minister%20profiles/html/0a.htm