About John Lapli
Lived 1955 – 2025 (aged 69). John Lapli was a translator and politician.
Sir John Ini Lapli, GCMG (12 June 1955 – 18 January 2025) was a Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, serving from 7 July 1999 until 7 July 2004.
Life and career Lapli was born in 1955. 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 five-year term, receiving only 6 of the 41 votes in Parliament. Lapli died on 18 January 2025.
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Who was John Lapli?
Solomon Island politician (1955–2025)
When was John Lapli born?
John Lapli was born on 25 June 1955 in Solomon Islands.
When did John Lapli die?
John Lapli died on 18 January 2025 in Honiara.
What was John Lapli's occupation?
John Lapli was a translator and politician.
What nationality was John Lapli?
John Lapli's recorded nationality: Solomon Islands.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lapli. https://biography.guide/john-lapli/
MLA: "John Lapli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lapli/.
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