Former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been tasked to take care of the nation’s economy in the Manele-government’s new ministerial appointments made today.
The new Finance Minister was among nine who took their oath before Governor General Sir David Vunagi this afternoon.
The other eight are:
1. Manasseh Maelanga – Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID)
2. Harry Kuma – Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour & Immigration
3. Frederick Kologeto – Minister for Aviation and Communication
4. Jimson Fiau Tanangada – Minister for Police, National Security and
Correctional Services
5 Jamie Lency Vokia – Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace
and Ecclesiastical Affairs
6. Choylin Yim Douglas – Minister for Culture and Tourism
7. Tozen Leokana – Minister for Education and Human Resources
Development
8. Isikeli Vave (Jnr) – Minister for Home affairs
The 9 new Ministers pose with the Hon. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and the Governor General Sir, H.E Sir David Vunagi at Government House| Credits: GCU.
Over the weekend, 11 newly appointed ministers (https://indepthsolomons.com.sb/new-government-ministers-sworn-in-as-gnut-sets-agenda-for-change/) were sworn-in before governor general Vunagi.
In a statement, the Government says the three remaining ministries – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Women, Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Lands and Housing – will be filled later this week.
The position of deputy prime minister is also yet to be determined.
