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Teniku Talesi
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Talesi in 2020
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| Acting Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 22 August 2019 – January 2021 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Enele Sopoaga Kausea Natano |
| Preceded by | Iakoba Italeli |
| Succeeded by | Samuelu Teo (acting) |
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| Spouse | Talesi Honolulu |
Teniku Talesi Honolulu is an important leader from the island nation of Tuvalu. She served as the acting Governor-General of Tuvalu from August 22, 2019, until January 2021. This role is like being the Queen's or King's representative in a country.
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Who is Teniku Talesi Honolulu?
Teniku Talesi Honolulu took on the role of acting Governor-General after Sir Iakoba Italeli stepped down. He resigned to run in the 2019 general election in Tuvalu. Her time in office was a period of change for the country.
Her Important Role
As acting Governor-General, Teniku Talesi Honolulu had several key duties. She was responsible for making sure the government ran smoothly. She also represented Tuvalu at official events.
Leading the Parliament
One of her first big tasks was to call the Parliament of Tuvalu to meet. This meeting happened on September 19, 2019. During this session, Kausea Natano was chosen as the new Prime Minister of Tuvalu. This was a very important moment for Tuvalu's government.
There was a discussion about how she was officially appointed. The previous government had nominated her. The new government accepted her, but they wanted to make sure the process was done correctly.
Her Daily Duties
Teniku Talesi Honolulu carried out all the duties of the Governor-General. For example, she signed a pardon for two people from Fiji. A pardon is when someone is officially forgiven for a crime. She also attended many official gatherings and ceremonies.
Before Becoming Governor-General
Before her time as acting Governor-General, Teniku Talesi Honolulu had a long career in public service. In 1998 and 2009, she worked as an Assistant Secretary. This was in the Department of Home Affairs and Rural Development.
She represented Tuvalu at international meetings. For example, she attended a meeting in Samoa in 1998. In 2009, she went to a fisheries commission meeting. By 2012, she was still serving as an Assistant Secretary in the same department.
