Sir Tomasi Puapua | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 September 1938 Nanumanga, Gilbert and Ellice Islands |
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.