David Arthur Singh

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 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	(1929-05-28)May 28, 1929 Golden Fleece, West Coast, Berbice
Died	1978 (aged 48–49)
Nationality	Guyanese
Spouse	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.^[4]