Solomons PM Survives Attempt to Oust Government
Manasseh Maelanga said the withdrawal was not driven by ambition as the government gained 31 seats in the 50-seat Parliament.
- Prime Minister Matthew Wale averted a political crisis yesterday as the no-confidence motion against his four-month-old government was formally withdrawn on the eve of parliamentary debate.
- Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga withdrew the motion after failing to secure sufficient parliamentary support, having alleged Wale failed to collaborate with his cabinet.
- With two additional opposition MPs crossing the floor over the weekend, Wale's government secured 31 seats in the 50-seat Parliament, consolidating the Prime Minister's power.
- The United States announced the return of the Peace Corps to the Solomon Islands today, bolstering Western ties as Wale reviews a 2022 security pact with China.
- Acknowledging the need to "listen more and to consult more," Wale vowed not to slow the speed of policy changes, including mining reform and free education.
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Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government
The political drama unfolded as US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau arrived in the Solomons on Sunday, pledging the return of the Peace Corps to the island nation where US Pacific forces fought a pivotal battle in World War II. Wale is reviewing a security pact struck with China in 2022 as he steers his nation closer to the US and Australia and was forced to abruptly leave a Pacific islands leaders summit last week to fight the no-co…
Solomon Islands PM survives ouster bid, parliament adjourned
HONIARA — Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has survived an attempt to oust his government, with parliament subsequently adjourned indefinitely to prevent another immediate challenge. The no-confidence motion was withdrawn on Sunday by its sponsor, Manasseh Maelanga, after several lawmakers crossed over to Wale’s coalition. Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Monday, with Wale saying […]
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