Tulaga ManuellaSir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG MBE is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu.BackgroundPrior to embarking on a political role, Manuella was previously a civil service accountant and secretary of the Church of Tuvalu.Governor-General of TuvaluManuella was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu on June 21, 1994, as the representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu. He served in this office until June 26, 1998.HonoursManuella was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1981 New Year Honours for public service, and appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1996.