2024 in the Solomon Islands

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Events in the year 2024 in the Solomon Islands .

Incumbents

• Monarch: Charles III
• Governor-General: David Vunagi (until 7 July), David Tiva Kapu (7 July onwards)
• Prime Minister: Manasseh Sogavare (until 2 May); Jeremiah Manele (2 May onwards)

Events

• 17 April – 2024 Solomon Islands general election: Voters elect a new National Parliament. ^[1] The ruling OUR Party of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare wins a plurality of 15 seats. ^[2]
• 2 May – Jeremiah Manele is elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. ^[3]
• 20 December – Australia announces an agreement valued at AUD190 million ($118 million) to fund and train the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force until 2028 and establish a police training center in Honiara. ^[4]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Solomon Islands

Source: ^[5]

• 1 January - New Year's Day
• 29 March - Good Friday
• 30 March - Easter Saturday
• 1 April - Easter Monday
• 14 June - King's Birthday
• 7 July - Independence Day
• 25 December - Christmas Day
• 26 December – National Day of Thanksgiving

References

1. "Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China". Al Jazeera. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
2. "Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority". Al Jazeera . 24 April 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
3. "Jeremiah Manele elected prime minister in Solomon Islands, which is likely to keep close China ties". AP News. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
4. "Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands". AP News. 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
5. "Solomon Islands Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 11 December 2023.

External links

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