Tofiga Vaevalu Falani

Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, GCMG MBE[1] is a Tuvaluan religious minister who has served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since 2021 and the President of the Church of Tuvalu since 2008.[2] In his capacity as Church President, he has represented the church at meetings of the World Council of Churches, Central Committee in 2009[3] and 2011.[4]

His Excellency The Reverend Sir
Tofiga Vaevalu Falani
GCMG MBE
Falani in 2021
10th Governor-General of Tuvalu
Assumed office
29 September 2021
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Prime MinisterKausea Natano
Preceded bySamuelu Teo (acting)

Governor-General of Tuvalu
Falani signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022

In September 2021, Falani was appointed Governor-General by Queen Elizabeth II.

Falani meeting the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace, 5 May 2023

As Governor-General, Falani represents the reigning Monarch of Tuvalu (currently Charles III) in the country, therefore effectively acting as Tuvalu's head of state. Falani previously served as Acting Governor-General on 14 August 2017 during the absence of the Governor-General, Iakoba Taeia Italeli, at the time.[5]

Honours
Viceregal styles of
Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani
(2021–Present)
Reference styleHis Excellency
Spoken styleYour Excellency

He was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for public and community service in the 2014 New Year Honours.[6][7]

On 18 September 2022, Falani was appointed by Charles III, King of Tuvalu, as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG).[8][9]

References
  1. "Awards list – Tuvalu". London Gazette (Supplement: 60732, Page: 47). 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  2. Simati, Sunema Pie (2 September 2009). "A case study of PAC Migrants and their families" (PDF). Massey University. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. "Full text of "Fifty-Eighth Meeting of the Central Committee"". World Council of Churches. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. "Full text of "Fifty-Ninth Meeting of the Central Committee"". World Council of Churches. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  5. "Rev. Tofiga Falani appointed Acting Governor General". Fenui News. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. "New Year honours 2014: the full list". The Guardian. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  7. "No. 60732". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2013. p. 47.
  8. Tuvalu Ministry of Foreign Affairs [@Tuvalu_MJCFA] (19 September 2022). "The Ministry is happy to announce that, during his visit to London, H.E. Governor General Sir Reverend Tofiga Vaevalu Falani was appointed by His Majesty King Charles III to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George as a Knight Grand Cross (GCMG). @Simon_Kofe t.co/HxjgwysklJ" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 September 2022 – via Twitter.
  9. Court Circular, 18 September 2022
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