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Nathaniel Waena

Nathaniel Waena

Governor-General of Solomon Islands (2004–2009)

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

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Waena was a Member of the National Parliament for Ulawa-Ugi constituency in the Makira-Ulawa Province from 1984 to 2004.[1] He served as Deputy Speaker of Parliament before becoming Assistant Prime Minister and Minister of Provincial Government in 2000,[2] and afterwards he became Minister for National Unity, Peace and Reconciliation.[3]

He was elected as Governor-General by the National Parliament on June 15, 2004. He received 27 of 41 votes, compared to 6 for incumbent Sir John Lapli and 8 for former Prime Minister Sir Peter Kenilorea.[4]

Sir Nathaniel was knighted soon after assuming office and later awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI).

On June 15, 2009, Frank Kabui was elected to succeed Waena as Governor-General. In the fourth round of voting, in which Kabui was elected with 30 votes, Waena received seven votes, placing third.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    List of members of the Third Parliament (see also lists for Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Parliaments).
  2. [2]
    "Solomon Islands: Outgoing deputy speaker takes up ministerial posts", Solomon Islands Ministry of Commerce web site (nl.newsbank.com), December 1, 2000.
  3. [3]
    "Solomon Islands: Members of National Peace Council appointed", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation web site (nl.newsbank.com), December 13, 2002.
  4. [4]
    "Solomons MPs choose new governor-general", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation web site (nl.newsbank.com), June 15, 2004.
  5. [5]
    "Frank Kabui the new Governor General in Solomon Islands". Radio New Zealand International. June 15, 2009. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
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