John Lapli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Lapli

Solomon Islands politician

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1955

Place of Birth: Solomon Islands

Profession: politician, translator

Nationality: Solomon Islands

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sir John Ini Lapli GCMG, (baptised 25 June 1955) was the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands from 7 July 1999 until 7 July 2004. Prior to his election as Governor-General in June 1999, Lapli was Premier of Temotu Province.
He was taken hostage by rebels in 2000, but released after a few days, when the Prime Minister and his government promised to resign.
In June 2004 Lapli failed to be re-elected to the position of Governor-General for another 5-year term, receiving only 6 of the 41 votes in Parliament.