the election of Dr. Tomasi Puapua. Toaripi Lauti also served as the President of the Funafuti Town Council and as a member of the Tuvalu Language Board. Governor-General of Tuvalu His reputation was redeemed from the circumstances that ended his time as prime minister, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu as head of state, from 1 October 1990 through 1 December 1993. In 1990, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG). References 1928 births 2014 deaths Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Members of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom Prime Ministers of Tuvalu Finance Ministers of Tuvalu Governors-General of Tuvalu Gilbert and Ellice Islands people