John Lapli
Governor-General of Solomon Islands from 1999 to 2004
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Sir John Ini Lapli, GCMG (12 June 1955 – 18 January 2025)[1] was a Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, serving from 7 July 1999 until 7 July 2004.
Sir John Lapli | |
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Lapli in 2002 | |
| 4th Governor-General of the Solomon Islands | |
| In office 7 July 1999 – 7 July 2004 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Sir Moses Pitakaka |
| Succeeded by | Sir Nathaniel Waena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1955 |
| Died | 18 January 2025 (aged 69) |
| Alma mater | Selwyn College, Guadalcanal St John's College, Auckland |
Life and career
Lapli was born in 1955.[2] Prior to his election as Governor-General in June 1999, Lapli was Premier of Temotu Province.[3] He was taken hostage by rebels in 2000, but released after a few days, when the Prime Minister and his government promised to resign. In June 2004 Lapli failed to be re-elected to the position of Governor-General for another five-year term, receiving only 6 of the 41 votes in Parliament.[4] Lapli died on 18 January 2025.[5]
