Tacius Golding

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Tacius Golding (born 1900 in Bellas Gate, St. Catherine, Jamaica)[2] was a Jamaican politician. 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]

See also

Tacious Golding school was named after Mrs Tacious Golding.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service, 2008 Director's Report; National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior; Washington, D.C.; 2009
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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


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