David Tiva Kapu is a Solomon Islands Anglican priest and governor-general elect of Solomon Islands.[1][2][3]
David Tiva Kapu | |
|---|---|
| Governor General-designate of Solomon Islands | |
| Assuming office 7 July 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Jeremiah Manele |
| Succeeding | David Vunagi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | British Solomon Islands Protectorate |
Education
editKapu received his Master of Theology degree from the Pacific Theological College. His thesis titled, "What has the Church to do with the State?" analyzed the role of church and state relationship in Nggela Islands, Solomon Islands from 1932 to 2007.[4]
Career
editReverend Kapu serves as the academic dean of studies Bishop Patteson Theological College at Kohimarama, in Solomon Islands.[2]
In June 2024, he became the only candidate to be the next Governor-General of Solomon Islands, the King's viceregal representative in the country. Kapu was elected as the governor-general elect on 17 June 2024.[1][5] Kapu will succeed Sir David Vunagi at the expiry of his term on 7 July 2024 (Independence Day), provided King Charles III gives his royal assent to approve Kapu's nomination.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "June 2024". rulers.org. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ a b c Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) (2024-06-17). 01 TAVULI GENERAL NEWS | MONDAY 17 JUNE 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Pacific news in brief for June 18". RNZ. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "PTC Theses – Pacific Theological College". Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ "Order Paper No. 6" (PDF). parliament.gov.sb. National Parliament of the Solomon Islands. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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