Nathaniel Waena

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Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena GCMG , CSI, KStJ (born November 1, 1945 ) was Governor General of the Solomon Islands from July 7, 2004 to July 7, 2009 .

Career

The Parliament of the Solomon Islands elected him to this office on June 15, 2004, which he held until 2009. He prevailed with 27 of 41 votes against his predecessor Sir John Lapli and the former Prime Minister Sir Peter Kenilorea . After being sworn in, he was made Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George by Queen Elizabeth II . Waena was succeeded as Governor General on July 7, 2009 by Frank Kabui .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Radio NewZealand International: Frank Kabui the new Governor General in Solomon Islands
predecessor Office successor
Sir John Lapli Governor General of the Solomon Islands
2004–2009 		Frank Kabui
personal data
SURNAME Waena, Nathaniel
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Waena, Nathaniel Rahumaea
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Solomon Governor General of the Solomon Islands
DATE OF BIRTH November 1, 1945