Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena | |
|---|---|
 Waena in 2006 | |
| 5th Governor-General of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 7 July 2004 –7 July 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Allan Kemakeza Snyder Rini Manasseh Sogavare Derek Sikua |
| Preceded by | John Lapli |
| Succeeded by | Frank Kabui |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1945 Su'utaluhia,Ulawa,British Solomon Islands |
Sir Nathaniel Rahumaea Waena GCMG,CSI,KStJ (born 1 November 1945) was the Governor-General of Solomon Islands from 2004 to 2009.
Waena was a Member of the National Parliament for Ulawa-Ugi constituency in the Makira-Ulawa Province from 1984 to 2004. [1] He served as Deputy Speaker of Parliament before becoming Assistant Prime Minister and Minister of Provincial Government in 2000, [2] and afterwards he became Minister for National Unity,Peace and Reconciliation. [3]
He was elected as Governor-General by the National Parliament on June 15,2004. He received 27 of 41 votes,compared to 6 for incumbent Sir John Lapli and 8 for former Prime Minister Sir Peter Kenilorea. [4]
Sir Nathaniel was knighted soon after assuming office and later awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI).
On June 15,2009,Frank Kabui was elected to succeed Waena as Governor-General. In the fourth round of voting,in which Kabui was elected with 30 votes,Waena received seven votes,placing third. [5]
