Moses Pitakaka
| Sir Moses Pitakaka GCMG | |
|---|---|
| Governor General of Solomon Islands | |
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In office 7 July 1994 – 7 July 1999 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir George Lepping |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Lapli |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 January 1945 Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands |
| Died |
25 December 2011 (aged 66) Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Lois Pitakaka |
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 Pitikaka.[2][3]
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]
References
- ↑ Kabutaulaka, Tarcisius Tara (September 1998). "Pacific Islands Stakeholder Participation in Development: Solomon Islands". World Bank. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- 1 2 "State funeral for late Sir Moses", Solomon Star, 27 December 2011
- ↑ "Burke's Peerage - Preview Family Record". Burkespeerage.com. 1945-01-24. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ↑ "Solomon Islands (1978-present)". University of Central Arkansas Department of Political Science. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
| Preceded by Sir George Lepping |
Governor-General of the Solomon Islands 1994–1999 |
Succeeded by Sir John Lapli |
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