| Honorific prefix | His Excellency |
|---|---|
| Honorific suffix | GCMG MBE |
| Office | 5th Governor-General of Tuvalu |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime minister | Kamuta Latasi Bikenibeu Paeniu |
| Term start | 21 June 1994 |
| Term end | 26 June 1998 |
| Predecessor | Sir Tomu Sione |
| Successor | Sir Tomasi Puapua |
| Birth date | 26 August 1936 (age 90) |
Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG MBE (born 26 August 1936)[1] is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu.
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]
References
- ^ Burke's Peerage 107th Edition. Burke's Peerage. 2003. p. 2738. ISBN 0971196621.
- ^ Europa World Year Book 2004: Book 2. Taylor & Francis Group. September 2004. p. 4269. ISBN 978-1-85743-255-8. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- ^ Craig, Robert D. (2010). Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. Scarecrow Press.
- ^ No. 48475. 30 December 1980. p. 55.
- ^ "Awards list – Tuvalu". London Gazette (Issue: 54346, Page: 3919). 15 March 1996. Retrieved 27 October 2021.