Prime Minister of Solomon Islands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Solomon Islands |
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Coat of Arms of Solomon Islands
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| Residence | Red House, Honiara |
| Appointer | Elected by the members of Parliament |
| Term length | Until next election |
| Inaugural holder | Peter Kenilorea |
| Formation | 7 July 1978 |
| Salary | 143,000 SBD/US$ 17,439 annually |
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is the main leader of the government in the Solomon Islands. This person is chosen because they lead the political party or group of parties that has the most support in the National Parliament.
Since May 2024, Jeremiah Manele has been the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands is a Commonwealth realm. This means it is a country that recognizes the British monarch as its head of state. However, the monarch's duties in the Solomon Islands are carried out by the Governor-General. The Parliament of the Solomon Islands chooses the Governor-General.
The Prime Minister's official home is called Red House. It is located in Honiara, the capital city.
Leaders of the Solomon Islands Government (1978–Present)
The Solomon Islands became an independent country in 1978. Since then, several people have served as Prime Minister. Below is a list of these important leaders and when they were in office.
| No. | Picture | Name (Born–Died) |
Election | Time in Office | Political Party | ||
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| Started | Ended | How long | |||||
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Peter Kenilorea (1943–2016) |
1980 | 7 July 1978 | 31 August 1981 | 3 years, 55 days | Solomon Islands United Party |
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Solomon Mamaloni (1943–2000) |
— | 31 August 1981 | 19 November 1984 | 3 years, 80 days | People's Alliance Party |
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Sir Peter Kenilorea (1943–2016) |
1984 | 19 November 1984 | 1 December 1986 | 2 years, 12 days | Solomon Islands United Party |
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Ezekiel Alebua (1947–2022) |
— | 1 December 1986 | 28 March 1989 | 2 years, 117 days | Solomon Islands United Party |
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Solomon Mamaloni (1943–2000) |
1989 | 28 March 1989 | 18 June 1993 | 4 years, 82 days | People's Alliance Party / Group for National Unity and Reconciliation |
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Sir Francis Billy Hilly (born 1948) |
1993 | 18 June 1993 | 7 November 1994 | 1 year, 142 days | Independent / National Coalition Partnership |
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Solomon Mamaloni (1943–2000) |
— | 7 November 1994 | 27 August 1997 | 2 years, 293 days | Group for National Unity and Reconciliation |
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Bartholomew Ulufa'alu (1950–2007) |
1997 | 27 August 1997 | 30 June 2000 | 2 years, 308 days | Solomon Islands Liberal Party – Solomon Islands Alliance for Change |
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Manasseh Sogavare (born 1955) |
— | 30 June 2000 | 17 December 2001 | 1 year, 170 days | People's Progressive Party |
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Allan Kemakeza (born 1950) |
2001 | 17 December 2001 | 20 April 2006 | 4 years, 124 days | People's Alliance Party |
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Snyder Rini (born 1948) |
2006 | 20 April 2006 | 4 May 2006 | 14 days | Association of Independent Members |
| (6) | Manasseh Sogavare (born 1955) |
— | 4 May 2006 | 20 December 2007 | 1 year, 230 days | Solomon Islands Social Credit Party | |
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Derek Sikua (born 1959) |
— | 20 December 2007 | 25 August 2010 | 2 years, 248 days | Solomon Islands Liberal Party |
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Danny Philip (born 1953) |
2010 | 25 August 2010 | 16 November 2011 | 1 year, 83 days | Reform Democratic Party |
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Gordon Darcy Lilo (born 1965) |
— | 16 November 2011 | 9 December 2014 | 3 years, 23 days | SIPRA |
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Manasseh Sogavare (born 1955) |
2014 | 9 December 2014 | 15 November 2017 | 2 years, 341 days | Independent |
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Rick Houenipwela (born 1958) |
— | 15 November 2017 | 24 April 2019 | 1 year, 160 days | Democratic Alliance Party |
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Manasseh Sogavare (born 1955) |
2019 |
24 April 2019 | 2 May 2024 | 5 years, 8 days | Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party |
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Jeremiah Manele (born 1968) |
2024 |
2 May 2024 | Incumbent | 1 year, 53 days | Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served the Solomon Islands. Different colors show the political party they belonged to.
More About Solomon Islands Government
In Spanish: Primer Ministro de las Islas Salomón para niños
- Deputy Prime Minister of Solomon Islands: This is the second-in-command to the Prime Minister.
- Governor-General of Solomon Islands: This person represents the King or Queen of the Commonwealth in the Solomon Islands.
- Leader of the Opposition (Solomon Islands): This is the leader of the main political party that is not in power.
- Leader of the Independent Members: This person leads the members of Parliament who do not belong to a specific political party.
