1. Sir Frank Utu Ofagioro Kabui, GCMG, CSI, OBE, KStJ was born on 20 April 1946 and was the Governor-General of Solomon Islands from 7 July 2009 to 7 July 2019.
11 Facts About Frank Kabui
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Frank Kabui was the country's first law graduate in 1975, became a judge and was a former member of the Solomon Islands Bar Association, having twice served as its president.
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Frank Kabui is a former High Court judge and Attorney General.
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Frank Kabui was twice elected President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association, the second time in 2007 to succeed Ranjit Hewagama.
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Whereas David Campbell was Solomon Islands' first local lawyer, Frank Kabui was the country's first law graduate upon completing his studies at the University of Papua New Guinea in 1975.
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Frank Kabui was nominated by the National Parliament to become Governor General after the fourth round with thirty votes.
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Frank Kabui's election came as the country celebrated thirty-one years of independence.
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Frank Kabui attended a ceremony at the Lawson Tama Stadium on 7 July 2009, where several thousand people saw him take his oath.
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Frank Kabui inspected a guard of honour by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and received the royal salute during a parade.
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On 8 July 2009 in Honiara, Frank Kabui presented an award to athlete Jim Marau, who, in 1975, became Solomon Islands' first South Pacific Games gold medallist.
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On 9 October 2009, Frank Kabui was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George.