Sir Branford Taitt has demitted the office of President of the Senate after an absence due to illness.
In a brief comment to the DAILY NATION yesterday Sir Branford said he thought the time was right for his departure.
“I believe I have made my contribution…I have served the people and I have served my country. There comes a time when you have to give way.”
“The time has come to say goodbye to the political arena…It is time to say goodbye.”
Sir Branford’s departure brings to an end a flamboyant political career that spans more than four administrations.
Sir Branford served as Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce from 1971 to 1976 and Minister of Tourism and Industry from 1986 to 1987.
He also served as Minister of Health from 1987 to 1993.
He was elected in 1976 and was re-elected in 1981, in May 1986, in June 1991 and in September 1994.
He served as President of the Senate from January 2008.
Sir Branford was awarded the Knight of St Andrew in November 2010.
