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Governor-General of Solomon Islands since 2024

His Excellency The Reverend Sir David Tiva Kapu GCMG Governor-General of Solomon Islands Incumbent Assumed office 7 July 2024 Monarch Charles III Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele Matthew Wale Preceded by Sir David Vunagi Personal details Born British Solomon Islands Protectorate

**Sir David Tiva Kapu**, [GCMG](/source/Order_of_St_Michael_and_St_George) is a [Solomon Islands](/source/Solomon_Islands) Anglican priest and the [governor-general of Solomon Islands](/source/Governor-General_of_Solomon_Islands) since 2024.[1][2][3]

## Education

Kapu received his [Master of Theology](/source/Master_of_Theology) degree from the [Pacific Theological College](/source/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](/source/Nggela_Islands), Solomon Islands from 1932 to 2007.[4]

## Career

Reverend Kapu has served as the academic dean of studies [Bishop Patteson Theological College at Kohimarama](/source/Bishop_Patteson_Theological_College), in Solomon Islands.[2]

In June 2024, he was the sole candidate put forward for nomination as the next [Governor-General of Solomon Islands](/source/Governor-General_of_Solomon_Islands), the [monarch](/source/Monarchy_of_Solomon_Islands)'s viceregal representative in the country. He was formally nominated as governor-general on 17 June 2024.[1][5] A Royal Commission to appoint Kapu as Governor General was issued by [King Charles III](/source/Charles_III) on June 27, 2024, which came into effect on 7 July 2024 following the expiry of [Sir David Vunagi's](/source/David_Vunagi) term.

Kapu was appointed a [Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George](/source/Knight_Grand_Cross_of_the_Order_of_St_Michael_and_St_George) (GCMG) on 1 October 2024,[6] and was invested as such by [King Charles III](/source/King_Charles_III) during an audience at Buckingham Palace on 25 February 2025.[7]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rulersdate_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rulersdate_1-1) ["June 2024"](https://rulers.org/2024-06.html). *rulers.org*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240710123526/https://rulers.org/2024-06.html) from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-YTTavuli_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-YTTavuli_2-1) Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) (17 June 2024). [*01 TAVULI GENERAL NEWS | MONDAY 17 JUNE 2024*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cuTBFPbCw0). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240618002848/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cuTBFPbCw0&feature=youtu.be) from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Pacific news in brief for June 18"](https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/519875/pacific-news-in-brief-for-june-18). *[RNZ](/source/RNZ)*. 18 June 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240618220450/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/519875/pacific-news-in-brief-for-june-18) from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["PTC Theses – Pacific Theological College"](https://ptc.ac.fj/theses/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231205161416/https://ptc.ac.fj/theses/) from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Order Paper No. 6"](https://www.parliament.gov.sb/sites/default/files/2024-06/Order_Paper_for_Monday_17_June_2024.pdf) (PDF). *parliament.gov.sb*. [National Parliament of the Solomon Islands](/source/National_Parliament_of_the_Solomon_Islands). 17 June 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240617072535/https://www.parliament.gov.sb/sites/default/files/2024-06/Order_Paper_for_Monday_17_June_2024.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["No. 65007"](https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/65007/page/4002). *[The London Gazette](/source/The_London_Gazette)*. 4 March 2026. p. 4002.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Court Circular: February 25, 2025"](https://www.thetimes.com/comment/register/article/court-circular-february-25-2025-7rz2wwn9g). *The Times*. Retrieved 26 February 2025.

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