Sir David Tiva Kapu, GCMG is a Solomon Islands Anglican priest and the governor-general of Solomon Islands since 2024.
Education
Kapu received his Master of Theology degree from the 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, Solomon Islands from 1932 to 2007.
Career
Reverend Kapu has served as the academic dean of studies Bishop Patteson Theological College at Kohimarama, in Solomon Islands.
In June 2024, he was the sole candidate put forward for nomination as the next Governor-General of Solomon Islands, the monarch's viceregal representative in the country. He was elected governor-general on 17 June 2024. He succeeded Sir David Vunagi when his term expired on 7 July 2024 (Independence Day).
On 25 February 2025, Kapu was invested as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) by the King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
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