Former Pacific Island Leader and Outspoken Beijing Critic Passes Away

Former Pacific Island Leader and Outspoken Beijing Critic Passes Away

Former Solomon Islands provincial Premier Daniel Suidani, an outspoken critic of his country’s embrace of Beijing, has died. His former advisor Celsus Talifilu announced his death on the morning of Oct. 21 at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara, the capital of the Solomons. “It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Honourable Daniel Suidani, Member of Malaita Provincial Assembly Ward 5, West Baegu/…

Malaita PG: Late Suidani is our former leader that unite us together through positive ways

The Malaita provincial government has released its statement confirming the passing of its former Premier and Provincial Member for ward 5 the late Hon. Daniel Suidani. Speaking to SIBC News, Provincial Secretary Eric George said that the late Suidani was once a leader that the provincial government has learnt from him. “He is our former leader and we learn from him in positive ways that help us together.” He said the late Suidani’s passing leav…

Australian National Review - Former Pacific Island Leader and Outspoken Beijing Critic Passes Away

Former Solomon Islands’ politician Daniel Suidani speaks to AFP as he prepares to leave for his hometown to cast his vote in the country’s general elections in Honiara, Solomon Islands on April 15, 2024. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Former Solomon Islands provincial Premier Daniel Suidani, an outspoken critic of his country’s embrace of Beijing, has died. His former advisor Celsus Talifilu announced his death on the morning of Oct. 21 at the…

Former Malaita Premier passes on

FORMER Malaita Premier and current Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 5 in West Baegu/Fataleka has passed on. Late Hon. Daniel Suidani was called to rest on Tuesday morning 21st October 2025 at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. His passing was announced by his Advisor Celsus Talifilu in a statement issued via social media just after 11am, Tuesday. In a public announcement, he said; “Passing of the Late Hon. Daniel Su…