Tomasi Puapua
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Sir Tomasi Puapua GCMG KBE PC (born 10 September 1938)[1] is a political figure who represented Vaitupu in the Parliament of Tuvalu. He attended the Fiji School of Medicine and the Otago University Medical School. He married Riana Puapua.
Quick Facts 6th Governor-General of Tuvalu, Monarch ...
Sir Tomasi Puapua | |
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6th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
In office 26 June 1998 – 9 September 2003 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Bikenibeu Paeniu Ionatana Ionatana Lagitupu Tuilimu (acting) Faimalaga Luka Koloa Talake Saufatu Sopoanga |
Preceded by | Tulaga Manuella |
Succeeded by | Faimalaga Luka |
2nd Prime Minister of Tuvalu | |
In office 8 September 1981 – 16 October 1989 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governors‑General | Fiatau Penitala Teo Tupua Leupena |
Preceded by | Toaripi Lauti |
Succeeded by | Bikenibeu Paeniu |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-09-10) 10 September 1938 (age 85) Nanumanga, Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
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