Nathaniel Waena
Nathaniel Waena | |
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 Waena in 2006 | |
| 5th Governor-General of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 7 July 2004 – 7 July 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Allan Kemakeza Snyder Rini Manasseh Sogavare Derek Sikua |
| Preceded by | John Lapli |
| Succeeded by | Frank Kabui |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena 1 November 1945 Su'utaluhia, Ulawa, British Solomon Islands |
| Died | 19 September 2026 (aged 80) |
Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena (1 November 1945 – 19 September 2026) was a Solomon Islands diplomat who served as governor-general of the Solomon Islands from 2004 to 2009.
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 15 June 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]
Waena was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in the 2005 New Year Honours, soon after assuming office.[5] He was appointed as a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John (KStJ) in May 2005,[6] and later awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI).
On 15 June 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 7 votes, placing third.[7]
Waena died on 19 September 2026 at the age of 80.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ List of members of the Third Parliament (see also lists for Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Parliaments).
- ↑ "Solomon Islands: Outgoing deputy speaker takes up ministerial posts", Solomon Islands Ministry of Commerce web site (nl.newsbank.com), December 1, 2000.
- ↑ "Solomon Islands: Members of National Peace Council appointed", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation web site (nl.newsbank.com), December 13, 2002.
- ↑ "Solomons MPs choose new governor-general", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation web site (nl.newsbank.com), June 15, 2004.
- ↑ The London Gazette of Thursday 30 December 2004 Supplement No. 5
- ↑ "Court circular". The Times. 4 May 2005. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Frank Kabui the new Governor General in Solomon Islands". Radio New Zealand International. June 15, 2009. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ↑ Piringi, Charley (September 19, 2026). "Former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena passes on; Government Mourns". In-depth Solomons. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
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