The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands ( English Prime Minister of Solomon Islands ) is the head of the government of Solomon Islands . This post was created after independence in 1978. Solomon Islands is the Kingdom of the Commonwealth , therefore the government model is based on the kingdom- wide Westminster system . The Prime Minister is the leader of the parliamentary majority and actually governs the country; the monarch and his representative, the governor-general , being the head of state, play mainly a ceremonial role. A distinctive feature of this kingdom is the election of the governor-general by his parliament.
| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea | |
 Coat of arms of Solomon Islands | |
 Position is Rick Houenipwela from November 15, 2017 | |
| Heads up | Solomon Islands Government |
| Candidate is invited | By parliament |
| Assigned | Governor-General |
| Term of office | 4 years |
| Position appeared | July 7, 1978 |
| First in position | Peter Kenilorea |
After the general election, deputies choose one of the members of parliament as prime minister, this choice is automatically confirmed by the governor-general acting on behalf of the monarch. The term of office of the Prime Minister is five years, until the next parliamentary elections. He may be removed from office if Parliament withdraws his confidence by expressing a vote of no confidence.
The post of prime minister was preceded by the post of chief minister ( Eng. Chief Minister ) of Solomon Islands, who was a British protectorate , until June 22, 1975 , called the British Solomon Islands ( Eng. British Solomon Islands ). The post of chief minister was created on August 28, 1974 when the islands gained limited autonomy (and since January 2, 1976, self-government).
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Position Chart
Chief Minister of the Solomon Islands (Protectorate, 1974-1978)
Until June 22, 1975 - Chief Minister of the British Solomon Islands.
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left the post | The consignment | Elections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| one (I) | Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni (1943-2000) English Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni | August 28, 1974 | July 14, 1976 | People's progressive party | 1973 | |
| 2 (I) | Peter Kenilorea (1943—2016) English Peter Kenilorea | July 14, 1976 | July 7, 1978 | United Party of Solomon Islands | 1976 |
Prime Ministers of the Solomon Islands (Kingdom, since 1978)
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left the post | The consignment | Elections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (I) | Peter Kenilorea (1943—2016) English Peter Kenilorea | July 7, 1978 | August 31, 1981 [1] | United Party of Solomon Islands | 1980 | |
| one (Ii) | Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni (1943-2000) English Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni | August 31, 1981 | November 19, 1984 | National Alliance Party | ||
| 2 (Ii) | Sir Peter Kenilorea (1943—2016) English Peter Kenilorea | November 19, 1984 | December 1, 1986 [2] | United Party of Solomon Islands | 1984 | |
| 3 | Ezikiel Alebua (1947—) English Ezekiel Alebua | December 1, 1986 | March 28, 1989 | |||
| one (Iii) | Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni (1943-2000) English Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni | March 28, 1989 | June 18, 1993 | National Alliance Party , since October 1990 - in the coalition Group of national unity and reconciliation | 1989 | |
| four | Francis Billy Hilly (1948–) English Francis billy hilly | June 18, 1993 | November 7, 1994 [3] | independent | 1993 | |
| one (Iv) | Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni (1943-2000) English Solomon Sunaone Mamaloni | November 7, 1994 | August 27, 1997 [2] | National Alliance Party in the coalition Group of national unity and reconciliation | ||
| five | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu (1950–2007) English Bartholomew ulufa'alu | August 27, 1997 | June 30, 2000 [4] | Liberal Party of the Solomon Islands in the coalition Solomon Islands Alliance for Change | 1997 | |
| 6 (I) | Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (1955—) English Manasseh Damukana Sogavare | June 30, 2000 | December 17, 2001 | People's progressive party | ||
| 7 | Allan Kemakeza (1950—) English Allan kemakeza | December 17, 2001 | April 20, 2006 | National Alliance Party | 2001 | |
| eight | Snider renee (1949–) English Snyder linei | April 20, 2006 | May 4, 2006 [3] | Association of Independent Members | 2006 | |
| 6 (Ii) | Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (1955—) English Manasseh Damukana Sogavare | May 4, 2006 | December 20, 2007 [3] | Social Loan Lot Solomon Islands | ||
| 9 | David Derek Shikua (1959–) English David Derek Sikua | December 20, 2007 | August 25, 2010 [3] | Liberal Party of the Solomon Islands | ||
| ten | Danny Philip (1953—) English Danny philip | August 25, 2010 | November 16, 2011 [2] | Reform Democratic Party Solomon Islands | 2010 | |
| eleven | Gordon Darcy Lilo (1965–) English Gordon darcy lilo | November 16, 2011 | December 9, 2014 | Reform Democratic Party Solomon Islands in the coalition National Coalition for Reforms and Progress | ||
| 6 (Iii) | Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (1955—) English Manasseh Damukana Sogavare | December 9, 2014 | November 15, 2017 | Social Loan Lot Solomon Islands | 2014 | |
| 12 | Rick Houenipwela (1958 -) English Rick Houenipwela | November 15, 2017 | acting | Democratic Party of the Alliance |
See also
- Governor-General of the Solomon Islands
Notes
- Resigned after the collapse of the parliamentary coalition.
- ↑ 1 2 3 Resigned.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Resigned after a vote of no confidence by parliament.
- ↑ From June 5 to June 27, 2000 was captured by the rebels of the Forces of Malayite Eagles . Resigned in exchange for release.