Cabinet of Solomon Islands

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The Cabinet of Solomon Islands is the cabinet (executive branch) of the government of Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has a Westminster system of government.

Current Cabinet

Cabinet as of the 2024 General Elections

PortfolioMinisterParty Constituency
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele OUR Hograno/Kia/Havulei
Deputy Prime Minister [1]

Minister of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification

Bradley Tovosia OUR East Guadalcanal
Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Shanel Agovaka OUR Central Guadalcanal
Minister for Home Affairs Isikeli Vave Independent Shortlands
Minister of Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare OUR East Choiseul
Minister of Public Service John Junior Tuhaika Independent Rennell-Bellona
Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination Rexon Ramofafia OUR Fataleka
Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party North Vella-la-Vella
Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana Independent South Choiseul
Minister of Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai Independent North Guadalcanal
Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour, and Immigration Harry Kuma OUR North West Choiseul
Minister of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services Jimson Fiau Tanangada OUR Gizo/Kolombangara
Minister of Culture and Tourism Choylin Yim Douglas Independent Ngella
Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Derick Wasi Independent East Makira
Minister of Lands, Housing, and Survey Polycarp Paea Independent Malaita Outer Islands
Minister of Infrastructure Development Manasseh Maelanga OUR East Malaita
Minister of Forestry and Research Makario Tagini OUR Baegu/Asifola
Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Nestor Ghiro OUR Central Makira
Minister of Women, Youth, Children, and Family AffairsVacant as of 9 May 2024
Minister of Rural Development Rollen Seleso OUR Temotu Pele
Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology Trevor Hedley Mahaga Independent Gao/Bugotu
Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace, and Ecclesiastical Affairs Jammie Lency Vokia Kadere North Guadalcanal
Minister of Aviation and Communication [2] Frederick Kologeto People First Party South Vella-la-Vella
Minister of Provincial government and institutional strengthening [3] Wayne Osopo Ghemu People First Party Rannogga/Simbo


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References

  1. "DPM and two more ministers sworn-in". SIBConline. Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 7 May 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. "Nine more Ministers sworn-in". SIBConline. Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 6 May 2024. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  3. "NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN". SIBConline. Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 4 May 2024. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.