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 | Nanumanga, Gilbert and Ellice Islands | 10 September 1938
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.