John Lapli
Sir John Ini Lapli GCMG, (baptised 25 June 1955)[1] was the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands from 7 July 1999 until 7 July 2004.
Sir John Lapli | |
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4th Governor-General of the Solomon Islands | |
In office July 7, 1999 – July 7, 2004 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Sir Moses Pitakaka |
Succeeded by | Sir Nathaniel Waena |
Personal details | |
Born | 1955 (age 65–66) |
Prior to his election as Governor-General in June 1999, Lapli was Premier of Temotu Province.[2] He was taken hostage by rebels in 2000, but released after a few days, when the Prime Minister and his government promised to resign. In June 2004 Lapli failed to be re-elected to the position of Governor-General for another 5-year term, receiving only 6 of the 41 votes in Parliament.[3]
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Preceded by Sir Moses Pitakaka |
Governor-General of the Solomon Islands 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Sir Nathaniel Waena |
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