BY JUNELYN KELLY
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele yesterday welcomed newly appointed members of his Cabinet who were officially sworn in by His Excellency the Governor‑General, Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House.
Government swore in four new ministers yesterday – one existing minister reshuffled to another ministry, two back-benchers and an MP from the opposition group.
The appointments and adjustments, were made pursuant to Section 33(3) of the Constitution, a statement by the PM Press Secretariat yesterday said.
Manasseh Sogavare, MP for East Choiseul and who has switched allegiance from the opposition side, was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, replacing Trevor Manemahaga, MP for Gao/Bugotu.
Mr Manemahaga was reshuffled to become the new Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management, replacing Wayne Osopo Ghemu, MP for Ranongga/Simbo.
Alfred Tuasulia, MP for West Kwara’ae, was sworn in as Minister for Communication and Aviation, replacing Frederick Kologeto, MP for South Vella La Vella, who previously held that portfolio and served as Deputy Prime Minister.
Nestor Giro, MP for Central Makira, was sworn in as Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, replacing Franklyn Derick Wasi, MP for East Makira.
Mr Ghemu, Mr Kologeto and Mr Wasi had resigned from government earlier this week to join the opposition coalition.
Mr Manele congratulated the ministers on their appointments, noting that their leadership ensures the Cabinet remains functional and focused on its priorities, the PM Press Secretariat statement said.
“These appointments are a vital step in ensuring we remain on track to complete the work of the 12th Parliament. I have every confidence in the Ministers’ commitment to seeing through our remaining legislative priorities and delivering on the Government’s 2026 national goals for the people of Solomon Islands,” the Prime Minister said.
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