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Kabui was nominated by the [[National Parliament of the Solomon Islands|National Parliament]] to become [[Governor-General of the Solomon Islands|Governor General]] after the fourth round with thirty votes. The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Edmund Andresen, received eight votes while Kabui's predecessor, [[Nathaniel Waena]], received seven. Three members were not present.<ref>[http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4106 "Frank Kabui is New Governor General"] ''Solomon Times''.</ref> The list of candidates also included former [[Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands|Prime Minister]] and current Speaker of Parliament [[Peter Kenilorea]] and five other candidates.<ref>[http://www.onetelevision.com.sb/index.php/news/2232.html?task=view] One Television.{{ |
Kabui was nominated by the [[National Parliament of the Solomon Islands|National Parliament]] to become [[Governor-General of the Solomon Islands|Governor General]] after the fourth round with thirty votes. The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Edmund Andresen, received eight votes while Kabui's predecessor, [[Nathaniel Waena]], received seven. Three members were not present.<ref>[http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4106 "Frank Kabui is New Governor General"] ''Solomon Times''.</ref> The list of candidates also included former [[Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands|Prime Minister]] and current Speaker of Parliament [[Peter Kenilorea]] and five other candidates.<ref>[http://www.onetelevision.com.sb/index.php/news/2232.html?task=view] One Television.{{ |date= }}</ref> Following the completion of this nomination process in Parliament, the formal appointment as Governor-General was then issued by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Elizabeth II]], [[Monarchy of the Solomon Islands|Queen of the Solomon Islands]]. Kabui will serve for a five-year term.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons"/> His election came as the country celebrated thirty-one years of independence.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons"/> |
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Kabui attended a ceremony at the [[Lawson Tama Stadium]] on 7 July 2009, where several thousand people saw him take his oath.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons"/> He inspected a guard of honour by the [[Royal Solomon Islands Police]] and received the royal salute during a parade.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons">{{cite web|url=http://solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4184|title=New Governor General for Solomons|date=2009-07-08|accessdate=2009-07-07|publisher=''Solomon Times''}}</ref> |
Kabui attended a ceremony at the [[Lawson Tama Stadium]] on 7 July 2009, where several thousand people saw him take his oath.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons"/> He inspected a guard of honour by the [[Royal Solomon Islands Police]] and received the royal salute during a parade.<ref name="New Governor General for Solomons">{{cite web|url=http://solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4184|title=New Governor General for Solomons|date=2009-07-08|accessdate=2009-07-07|publisher=''Solomon Times''}}</ref> |
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On 8 July 2009 in [[Honiara]], Kabui presented an award to athlete [[Jim Marau]], who was Solomon Islands first [[South Pacific Games]] gold medallist, achieving this feat in 1975.<ref name="First gold medalist sprinter awarded"/> Marau was awarded during the Independence Celebration in Lawson Tama.<ref name="First gold medalist sprinter awarded">{{cite web|url=http://solomonstarnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10040&change=100&changeown=102&Itemid=42|title=First gold medalist sprinter awarded|date=2009-07-09|accessdate=2009-07-08|publisher=''Solomon Star'' |
On 8 July 2009 in [[Honiara]], Kabui presented an award to athlete [[Jim Marau]], who was Solomon Islands first [[South Pacific Games]] gold medallist, achieving this feat in 1975.<ref name="First gold medalist sprinter awarded"/> Marau was awarded during the Independence Celebration in Lawson Tama.<ref name="First gold medalist sprinter awarded">{{cite web|url=http://solomonstarnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10040&change=100&changeown=102&Itemid=42|title=First gold medalist sprinter awarded|date=2009-07-09|accessdate=2009-07-08|publisher=''Solomon Star'' |= 2013}}</ref> |
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On 9 October 2009, Kabui was appointed a [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George]]<ref>http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59208/notices/941330/recent=10;category=state;subcategory=honours</ref> |
On 9 October 2009, Kabui was appointed a [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George]]<ref>http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59208/notices/941330/recent=10;category=state;subcategory=honours</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:14, 28 January 2016
Frank Kabui | |
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| Governor General of Solomon Islands | |
| Assumed office 7 July 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Derek Sikua Danny Philip Gordon Darcy Lilo Manasseh Sogavare |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Waena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1946 Suluagwari, Solomon Islands |
| Spouse | Grace Kabui |
| Alma mater | University of Papua New Guinea |
Sir Frank Utu Ofagioro Kabui GCMG CSI OBE has been the Governor General of Solomon Islands since 7 July 2009.
He is also a trained judge, having been his country's first law graduate in 1975, and is a former member of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), having twice served as its President.
Career
Legal career
Kabui was born on 20 April 1946.[1][2] He is a former High Court judge and Attorney General.[3] He was twice elected President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association, the second time in 2007 to succeed Ranjit Hewagama.[4] He was the first law graduate from the Solomon Islands, graduating from the University of Papua New Guinea in 1975.[5] Kabui also served as Chairman of the Law Reform Commission.
Political career
2009 nomination
Kabui was nominated by the National Parliament to become Governor General after the fourth round with thirty votes. The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Edmund Andresen, received eight votes while Kabui's predecessor, Nathaniel Waena, received seven. Three members were not present.[6] The list of candidates also included former Prime Minister and current Speaker of Parliament Peter Kenilorea and five other candidates.[7] Following the completion of this nomination process in Parliament, the formal appointment as Governor-General was then issued by Elizabeth II, Queen of the Solomon Islands. Kabui will serve for a five-year term.[8] His election came as the country celebrated thirty-one years of independence.[8]
Kabui attended a ceremony at the Lawson Tama Stadium on 7 July 2009, where several thousand people saw him take his oath.[8] He inspected a guard of honour by the Royal Solomon Islands Police and received the royal salute during a parade.[8]
On 8 July 2009 in Honiara, Kabui presented an award to athlete Jim Marau, who was Solomon Islands first South Pacific Games gold medallist, achieving this feat in 1975.[9] Marau was awarded during the Independence Celebration in Lawson Tama.[9]
On 9 October 2009, Kabui was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[10]
References
- ^ "KABUI, Sir Frank (Utu Ofagioro)", Who's Who 2013. UK: A&C Black, 2012.
- ^ Mr Frank Kabui is elected new Governor-General designate of Solomon Islands
- ^ [1] Solomon Star News[dead link]
- ^ Maeava, Rachel (2007-08-25). "Moti Should Step Down: Bar Association". Solomon Times. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ^ "Kabui says no surprise in winning GG election". Radio New Zealand International. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ "Frank Kabui is New Governor General" Solomon Times.
- ^ [2] One Television. Template:Wayback
- ^ a b c d "New Governor General for Solomons". Solomon Times. 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "First gold medalist sprinter awarded". Solomon Star. 2009-07-09. Archived from the original on June 8, 2013. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/59208/notices/941330/recent=10;category=state;subcategory=honours