Moses Pitakaka
Governor-General of Solomon Islands from 1994 to 1999 (1945–2011)
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Sir Moses Puibangara Pitakaka GCMG (24 January 1945 – 25 December 2011) served as the third Governor-General of the Solomon Islands from 7 July 1994 until 7 July 1999. Pitakaka was from Choiseul Province.[1] His widow is Lady Lois Pitakaka.[2][3]
Sir Moses Pitakaka | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor General of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 7 July 1994 – 7 July 1999 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Sir Francis Billy Hilly Solomon Mamaloni Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Preceded by | Sir George Lepping |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Lapli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1945 |
| Died | 25 December 2011 (aged 66) |
| Spouse | Lady Lois Pitakaka |
On 15 June 1999, Pitakaka declared a state of emergency after an outbreak of ethnic violence killed four on Guadalcanal.[4]
He died at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara early on the morning of Christmas Day 2011. He received a state funeral on 28 December.[2]
