Tulaga Manuella
Governor-General of Tuvalu from 1994 to 1998
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Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG MBE (born 26 August 1936)[1] is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu.
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterKamuta Latasi
Bikenibeu Paeniu
Bikenibeu Paeniu
Preceded bySir Tomu Sione
Succeeded bySir Tomasi Puapua
Sir Tulaga Manuella | |
|---|---|
| 5th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 21 June 1994 – 26 June 1998 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Kamuta Latasi Bikenibeu Paeniu |
| Preceded by | Sir Tomu Sione |
| Succeeded by | Sir Tomasi Puapua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1936 |
Background
Prior to embarking on a political role, Manuella was previously a civil service accountant and secretary of the Church of Tuvalu.
Governor-General of Tuvalu
Manuella was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu on June 21, 1994, as the representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu.[2] He served in this office until June 26, 1998.[3]
Honours
Manuella was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1981 New Year Honours for public service,[4] and appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in 1996.[5]
