David Tiva Kapu
Sir David Tiva Kapu | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Solomon Islands | |
| Assumed office 7 July 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Jeremiah Manele |
| Preceded by | Sir David Vunagi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | British Solomon Islands Protectorate |
Sir David Tiva Kapu, GCMG is a Solomon Islands Anglican priest and the governor-general of Solomon Islands since 2024.[1][2][3]
Education
[edit]Kapu received his Master of Theology degree from the Pacific Theological College. His thesis titled, "What has the Church to do with the State?" analyzed the role of church and state relationship in Nggela Islands, Solomon Islands from 1932 to 2007.[4]
Career
[edit]Reverend Kapu has served as the academic dean of studies Bishop Patteson Theological College at Kohimarama, in Solomon Islands.[2]
In June 2024, he was the sole candidate put forward for nomination as the next Governor-General of Solomon Islands, the monarch's viceregal representative in the country. He was elected governor-general on 17 June 2024.[1][5] He succeeded Sir David Vunagi when his term expired on 7 July 2024 (Independence Day).[2]
On 25 February 2025, Kapu was invested as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) by the King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "June 2024". rulers.org. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) (17 June 2024). 01 TAVULI GENERAL NEWS | MONDAY 17 JUNE 2024. Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Pacific news in brief for June 18". RNZ. 18 June 2024. Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "PTC Theses – Pacific Theological College". Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Order Paper No. 6" (PDF). parliament.gov.sb. National Parliament of the Solomon Islands. 17 June 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Court Circular: February 25, 2025". The Times. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
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