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Solomon Mamaloni
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| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 7 November 1994 – 27 August 1997 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Sir Moses Pitakaka |
| Preceded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
| Succeeded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| In office 28 March 1989 – 18 June 1993 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Sir George Lepping |
| Preceded by | Ezekiel Alebua |
| Succeeded by | Francis Billy Hilly |
| In office 30 August 1981 – 19 November 1984 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Sir Baddeley Devesi |
| Preceded by | Peter Kenilorea |
| Succeeded by | Peter Kenilorea |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 1998 – 11 January 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Huni'ehu |
| Succeeded by | Manasseh Sogavare |
| In office 1993–1994 |
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| Preceded by | Joses Tuhanuku |
| Succeeded by | Baddeley Devesi |
| In office 1984–1988 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Kenilorea |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Nori |
| In office 1980–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Succeeded by | Peter Kenilorea |
| Chief Minister of the British Solomon Islands | |
| In office 1974–1976 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Sir Donald Luddington |
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| Born | 23 January 1943 Rumahui, British Solomon Islands |
| Died | 11 January 2000 (aged 56) Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Nationality | Solomon Islander |
| Political party | People's Progressive Party |
Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni (born January 23, 1943 – died January 11, 2000) was an important politician from the Solomon Islands. He was the very first Chief Minister of the islands. Later, he served as Prime Minister three different times in the 1980s and 1990s.
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About Solomon Mamaloni
Solomon Mamaloni was born in 1943 in a village called Rumahui. This village is located in West Makira. He went to Pawa School and then King George VI Secondary School. After that, he studied at Te Aute College in New Zealand. In 1966, he started working for the government. He first worked for the Legislative Council.
Early Political Career
In 1970, Solomon Mamaloni was elected to the Governing Council. He represented the Makira area. He was re-elected in 1973. The next year, in January 1974, he helped create the People's Progressive Party.
Later in 1974, a new important job was created: Chief Minister. Mamaloni was chosen for this role after several rounds of voting. He was the first person to hold this position.
Role as Chief Minister and Opposition Leader
Mamaloni served as Chief Minister of the Solomon Islands until July 1976. He left the Legislative Assembly in December 1976. However, he soon returned to politics. He continued to represent the West Makira area in the National Parliament.
He also served as the Leader of the Opposition several times. This role means he was the main leader of the political parties not in power. He held this position from 1980 to 1981, from 1984 to 1988, and again from 1993 to 1994. In September 1998, he was chosen as Leader of the Opposition once more.
Leading the Solomon Islands
Solomon Mamaloni played a big part in helping the Solomon Islands gain independence from British rule in 1978. This made him very popular with the people. He continued to be a strong voice in politics.
He remained the Leader of the Opposition until he passed away. He died in January 2000 in a hospital in Honiara. He had been suffering from kidney disease. His funeral was held on January 13.
See also
In Spanish: Solomon Mamaloni para niños
