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Executive branch Solomon Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Solomon Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 25 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 25
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir George LEPPING (since 27 June 1989, previously acted as governor general since 7 July 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 28 March 1989); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since NA October 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- National Parliament:
- last held 22 February 1989 (next to be held NA February 1993);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (38 total) PAP 13, UP 6, NFP 4, SILP 4, LP 2, independents 9
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Sir George LEPPING (since 27 June 1989, previously acted as governor general
since 7 July 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 28 March 1989); Deputy Prime Minister
Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since NA October 1990)
National Parliament:
last held 22 February 1989 (next to be held NA February 1993); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (38 total) PAP 13, UP 6, NFP 4, SILP 4,
LP 2, independents 9
Published as “Elections”
- National Parliament:
- last held 22 February 1989 (next to be held 26 May 1993);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (38 total) PAP 13, UP 6, NFP 4, SILP 4, LP 2, independents 9
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir George LEPPING (since 27 June 1989, previously acted as governor general since 7 July 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 28 March 1989); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since NA October 1990)
National Parliament:
last held 22 February 1989 (next to be held 26 May 1993); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (38 total) PAP 13, UP 6, NFP 4, SILP 4, LP 2,
independents 9
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
Sir George LEPPING (since 27 June 1989, previously acted as governor general
since 7 July 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 28 March 1989); Deputy Prime Minister
Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since NA October 1990)
National Parliament:
last held 22 February 1989 (next to be held NA February 1993); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (38 total) PAP 13, UP 6, NFP 4, SILP 4,
LP 2, independents 9
The entry for Solomon Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November 1994); Deputy Prime Minister Dennis LULEI (since 10 November 1994)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on advice of the prime minister from members of parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November
1994); Deputy Prime Minister Dennis LULEI (since 10 November 1994)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the governor general on advice of the
prime minister from members of parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994) who was appointed for up to five years by the queen on the advice of Parliament
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November 1994) was elected by and from Parliament;
- Deputy Prime Minister Danny PHILIP (since NA October 1995) was appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952) is a
hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA
(since 10 June 1994) who was appointed for up to five years by the
queen on the advice of Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November1994); November 1994) was elected by and from Parliament; Deputy Prime
Minister Dennis LULEI Danny PHILIP (since 10 November 1994) NA October 1995) was appointed by the
governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the governor general on the advice
of theparliament Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November 1994); Deputy Prime Minister Francis SAEMALA (since NA February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections :
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952) is a 1952),hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKAwho was appointed for up to five years by thequeen on the advice of Parliamenthead of government: Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 71994) was elected by and from Parliament;
1994); Deputy PrimeDanny PHILIP Francis SAEMALA (since NA October 1995) was February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the
the prime minister from among thecabinet: Cabinet was elections : none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the advice of Parliament for up to five
years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime
minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the
governor general on the advice
members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 27 August 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since 27 August 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 7 November 271994); August 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Francis SAEMALA Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since NA February 27
August 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister from among the members of Parliamentelections : elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen on the advice of Parliament for up to five
years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime
minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the
governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 27 August 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since 27 August 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Moses PITAKAKA (since 10 June 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 27
August 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since 27
August 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor general
appointed by the queen monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five
years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority
party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime
minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the
governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Father John LAPLI (since NA 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 27 August 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI (since 27 August 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),Moses PITAKAKA Father John LAPLI (since 10 June 1994) NA 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU (since 27
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Father John LAPLI (since NA 1999) head of government: Prime Minister Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE (since 1 July 2000);
- Assistant Prime Minister Nathaniel WAENA (since 1 July 2000);
- Deputy Prime Minister Allan KEMAKEZA (since 1 July 2000);
- note - Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU was forced to resign his position in June 2000 following the armed takeover of the capital by elements supporting the opposition parties;
- Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE, who had been opposition leader, was then elected prime minister at a sitting of National Parliament on 30 June 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Father John LAPLI (since NA 1999)Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE (since 27 August 1997); 1 July 2000); Assistant Prime Minister Nathaniel WAENA (since 1 July 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Sir Baddeley DEVESI Allan KEMAKEZA (since 27 August 1997)1 July 2000); note - Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU was forced to resign his position in June 2000 following the armed takeover of the capital by elements supporting the opposition parties; Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE, who had been opposition leader, was then elected prime minister at a sitting of National Parliament on 30 June 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir John LAPLI (since NA 1999)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Father Sir John LAPLI (since NA 1999) head of government: Prime Minister Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE (since 1 July 2000); Assistant Prime Minister Nathaniel WAENA (since 1 July 2000); Deputy Prime Minister Allan KEMAKEZA (since 1 July 2000); note - Prime Minister Bartholomew ULUFA'ALU was forced to resign his position in June 2000 following the armed takeover of the capital by elements supporting the opposition parties; Mannaseh Damukana SOGAVARE, who had been opposition leader, was then elected prime minister at a sitting of National Parliament on 30 June 2000 cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir John LAPLI (since NA 1999)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir John LAPLI (since NA 1999)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir John LAPLI Allan KEMAKEZA (since NA 1999) 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA (since 17 December 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 4 May 2006);
- note - Prime Minister Snyder RINI, elected on 18 April 2006 and sworn in on 20 April 2006, resigned on 26 April prior to no confidence vote in parliament;
- SOGAVARE elected on 4 May
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 17 December 2001); Deputy 4 May 2006); note - Prime Minister Snyder RINI (since 17 December 2001) RINI, elected on 18 April 2006 and sworn in on 20 April 2006, resigned on 26 April prior to no confidence vote in parliament; SOGAVARE elected on 4 May
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years; years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 4 May 2006);
- note - Prime Minister Snyder RINI, elected on 18 April 2006 and sworn in on 20 April 2006, resigned on 26 April prior to no confidence vote in parliament;
- SOGAVARE elected on 4 May 2006
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 4 May 2006); note - Prime Minister Snyder RINI, elected on 18 April 2006 and sworn in on 20 April 2006, resigned on 26 April prior to no confidence vote in parliament; SOGAVARE elected on 4 May 2006
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Derek SIKUA (since 20 December 2007);
- note - Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 13 December 2007;
- SIKUA elected on 20 December 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA (since 7 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE Derek SIKUA (since 4 May 2006); 20 December 2007); note - Prime Minister Snyder RINI, elected on 18 April 2006 and sworn Manasseh SOGAVARE defeated in on 20 April 2006, resigned on 26 April prior to a no confidence vote in parliament; SOGAVARE parliament on 13 December 2007; SIKUA elected on 4 May 2006 20 December 2007
cabinet: Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Derek SIKUA (since 20 December 2007);
- note - Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 13 December 2007;
- SIKUA elected on 20 December 2007
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Nathaniel WAENA Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2004) 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Derek SIKUA (since 20 December 2007); note - Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 13 December 2007; SIKUA elected on 20 December 2007
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of Parliament parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament parliament
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Danny PHILIP (since 25 August 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually elected prime minister by parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Derek SIKUA Danny PHILIP (since 20 December 2007); note - Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE defeated in a no confidence vote in parliament on 13 December 2007; SIKUA elected on 20 December 2007 25 August 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
The same text in 4 editions, 2011 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gordon Darcy LILO (since 16 November 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually elected prime minister by parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament;
- Gordon Darcy LILO elected on 16 November 2011
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Danny PHILIP Gordon Darcy LILO (since 25 August 2010) 16 November 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of parliament for up to five years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually elected prime minister by parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament parliament; Gordon Darcy LILO elected on 16 November 2011
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 9 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
- election results:
- Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) elected prime minister; National Parliament vote - 31 to 19
chief of state:
head of government:Gordon Darcy LILO Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 16 November 2011) 9 December 2014)
cabinet:consists of 20 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of
elections:parliament the National Parliament for up to five 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition usually elected prime minister by parliament; the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of parliament; Gordon Darcy LILO the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) elected on 16 November 2011 prime minister; National Parliament vote - 31 to 19
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- acting Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 9 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
- election results:
- Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017;
- elections for a new prime minister will take place when parliament reconvenes
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
head of government: acting Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 9 December 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) elected prime minister; National Parliament defeated in no-confidence vote - 31 to 19 on 6 November 2017; elections for a new prime minister will take place when parliament reconvenes
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rick HOU (since 16 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
- election results:
- Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017; Rick HOU elected prime minister on 15 November 2017
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI (since 7 July 2009)
head of government: acting Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE Rick HOU (since 9 December 2014) 16 November 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017; elections for a new Rick HOU elected prime minister will take place when parliament reconvenes on 15 November 2017
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General David VUNAGI (since 8 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rick HOU (since 16 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
- election results:
- Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017; Rick HOU elected prime minister on 15 November 2017
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Frank KABUI David VUNAGI (since 7 8 July 2009) 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Rick HOU (since 16 November 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017; Rick HOU elected prime minister on 15 November 2017
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David VUNAGI (since 8 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 24 April 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
- election results:
- Manasseh SOGAVARE elected prime minister on 24 April 2019
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David VUNAGI (since 8 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Rick HOU Manasseh SOGAVARE (since 16 November 2017) 24 April 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE (independent) defeated in no-confidence vote on 6 November 2017; Rick HOU elected prime minister on 15 November 2017 24 April 2019
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David Tiva KAPU (since 7 July 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jeremiah MANELE (since 2 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David VUNAGI Tiva KAPU (since 8 7 July 2019) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Manasseh SOGAVARE Jeremiah MANELE (since 24 April 2019) 2 May 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected prime minister by the National Parliament; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
election results: Manasseh SOGAVARE elected prime minister on 24 April 2019
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David Tiva KAPU (since 7 July 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jeremiah MANELE (since 2 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term);
- following legislative elections, the National Parliament usually elects the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David Tiva KAPU (since 7 July 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Jeremiah MANELE (since 2 May 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the National Parliament for up to 5 years (eligible for a second term); following legislative elections, the National Parliament usually elects the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually elected as prime minister by the National Parliament; minister; deputy prime minister appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among members of the National Parliament
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Solomon Islands: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/solomon-islands/executive-branch.