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
4th Governor-General of the Solomon Islands
In office
July 7, 1999  July 7, 2004
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime Minister
Preceded bySir Moses Pitakaka
Succeeded bySir Nathaniel Waena
Personal details
Born1955 (age 6768)

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]

References

  1. http://www.burkespeerage.com/FamilyHomepage.aspx?FID=8181
  2. "Solomon Islands: New premier for Temotu Province"], Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation radio (nl.newsbank.com), June 20, 1999.
  3. "Solomons MPs choose new governor-general", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation web site (nl.newsbank.com), June 15, 2004.


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