Solomon Islands

A former Pacific British protectorate since the 1890s, the Solomon Islands became independent in 1978. Today, it is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy (the British Crown) and is a part of the Commonwealth. The Solomon Islands has a mixed legal system of English common law and customary law.


Economically, the Solomon Islands depends on agriculture, fishing and forestry, while most manufactured goods and petroleum products must be imported. The islands are rich in undeveloped mineral resources such as lead, zinc, nickel and gold.


Source: CIA World Factbook - Solomon Islands

Offices

Population Election Office Incumbent Term Length Term Limit
599,419 Not Elected Monarch of Solomon Islands Charles III None None
Indirectly Elected Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare 4 years None
Directly Elected National Parliament 4 years None
Not Elected Governor General David Vunagi None None

Upcoming Elections

Election Count Down Election Date
Solomon Islands General Election, 2028 in 3 years April 2028 *No Fixed Date

Event Timeline

April 17, 2024 Solomon Islands General Election, 2024
September 8, 2022
Charles III begins Monarch of Solomon Islands : Inherited title.
Elizabeth II resigns Monarch of Solomon Islands : Passed away.
July 7, 2019
David Vunagi begins Governor General
Frank Kabui resigns Governor General
April 24, 2019
Manasseh Sogavare begins Prime Minister
Rick Houenipwela resigns Prime Minister
April 3, 2019 Solomon Islands General Election, 2019
November 15, 2017
Rick Houenipwela begins Prime Minister
November 19, 2014 Solomon Islands General Election, 2014
July 7, 2009
Frank Kabui begins Governor General
February 6, 1952
Elizabeth II begins Monarch of Solomon Islands : Inherited title after predecessor passed away.
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