Nathaniel Waena
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Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena GCMG
, CSI
, KStJ
(born 1945) was the 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. He served as Deputy Speaker of Parliament before becoming Assistant Prime Minister and Minister of Provincial Government in 2000, and afterwards he became Minister for National Unity, Peace and Reconciliation.
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
.
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.
Order of St Michael and St George
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, CSI
Cross of Solomon Islands
The Cross of Solomon Islands is the highest civilian award in Solomon Islands. The Cross of Solomon Islands was awarded posthumously to the former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Greg Urwin, in 2008, by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Derek Sikua....
, KStJ
Venerable Order of Saint John
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem , is a royal order of chivalry established in 1831 and found today throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, Hong Kong, Ireland and the United States of America, with the world-wide mission "to prevent and relieve sickness and...
(born 1945) was the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a sovereign state in Oceania, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands. It covers a land mass of . The capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal...
from 2004 to 2009.
Waena was a Member of the National Parliament
National Parliament of the Solomon Islands
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has 50 members, elected for a four year term in 50 single-seat constituencies.It is presided by a Speaker - currently Sir Allan Kemakeza.-Latest elections:-Members:...
for Ulawa-Ugi constituency in the Makira-Ulawa Province
Makira-Ulawa Province
Makira-Ulawa Province is one of the provinces of the Solomon Islands. The main part of the province is Makira Island. It has a population of 31,006...
from 1984 to 2004. He served as Deputy Speaker of Parliament before becoming Assistant Prime Minister and Minister of Provincial Government in 2000, and afterwards he became Minister for National Unity, Peace and Reconciliation.
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
John Lapli
Sir John Ini Lapli GCMG, was the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands from July 7, 1999 until July 7, 2004.Prior to his election as Governor-General in June 1999, Lapli was Premier of Temotu Province...
and 8 for former Prime Minister Sir Peter Kenilorea
Peter Kenilorea
Sir Peter Kenilorea KBE is a Solomon Islands politician, officially styled The Rt. Hon. Sir Peter Kenilorea as a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom....
.
Sir Nathaniel was knighted soon after assuming office and later awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands
Cross of Solomon Islands
The Cross of Solomon Islands is the highest civilian award in Solomon Islands. The Cross of Solomon Islands was awarded posthumously to the former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Greg Urwin, in 2008, by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Derek Sikua....
(CSI).
On June 15, 2009, Frank Kabui
Frank Kabui
Sir Frank Utu Ofagioro Kabui, GCMG, CSI, OBE has been the Governor General of the Solomon Islands since 7 July 2009.He is also a trained judge, having been his country's first law graduate in 1975, and is a former member of the Solomon Islands Bar Association , having twice served as its...
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.