Bruce Golding
Orette Bruce Golding (born 5 December 1947) is a former Jamaican politician who served as eighth Prime Minister of Jamaica from 11 September 2007 to 23 October 2011. He is a member of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), which he led from 2005 to his resignation in 2011.
The Honourable Bruce Golding | |
|---|---|
| 8th Prime Minister of Jamaica | |
| In office 11 September 2007 – 23 October 2011 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Sir Kenneth Hall Sir Patrick Allen |
| Deputy | Kenneth Baugh |
| Preceded by | Portia Simpson-Miller |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Holness |
| Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party | |
| In office 21 January 2005 – 20 November 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Seaga |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Holness |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 21 January 2005 – 11 September 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | P. J. Patterson Portia Simpson-Miller |
| Preceded by | Edward Seaga |
| Succeeded by | Portia Simpson-Miller |
| Member of Parliament for Kingston West | |
| In office 21 January 2005 – 29 December 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Seaga |
| Succeeded by | Desmond McKenzie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1947 Chapelton, Colony of Jamaica |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse |
Lorna Golding (m. 1972) |
| Children | Sherene Golding Campbell |
| Education | St. George's College |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
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