List of constituencies of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands explained

There are 50 constituencies in Solomon Islands, each electing one Member of Parliament (MP) to the National Parliament.[1] Elections are held every four years; the most recent took place on 17th April 2024.[2]

Constituencies and MPs as of 2006

The following is the list of constituencies such as it was at the time of the 2006 general election, and the MP elected in each constituency.[3] [4] [5]

Constituency Electorate Province MP (party) Notes
7,365 Matthew Cooper Wale (SIDP) Elected in by-election, 27 March 2008
7,016 Toswell Kaua (PRA) Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs
5,089 Peter Shanel Agovaka (Independent)
19,539 Nelson Ne'e (Independent)
8,977 Fred Fono (PAP) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Rural Development and Indigenous Affairs
4,722 Bernard Ghiro (AIMP)
5,235 vacant, formerly held by the late Edward Huni'ehu (AIMP) Minister for Energy, Mines and Rural Electrification
5,896 Nollen Cornelius Leni (NP) Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources
4,028 Manasseh Sogavare (SCP) Leader of the Opposition
6,230 Johnson Koli (PAP) Minister of Health and Medical Services
30,049 Silas Milikada (?) Elected in by-election, 23 September 2008
8,856 Stanley Festus Sofu (SIDP) Minister for Infrastructure and Development
6,805 David Sitai (PAP)
6,379 Manasseh Maelanga (Non-partisan/ Coalition for National Unity Reconciliation and Rural Advancement)
6,586 Steve William Abana (SIDP) Minister for Development Planning and Aid Coordination
Gordon Darcy Lilo (PRA)
Isabel
Snyder Rini (AIMP)
Francis Billy Hilly (NP)
Rennell BellonaSeth Gukuna (?)
vacant (formerly held by Allan Kemakeza)
Patteson Oti (OUR party)
Japhet Waipora (OUR party)

Notes and References

  1. http://www.parliament.gov.sb/index.php?q=node/149 "Constituencies and their Members of Parliament"
  2. http://www.parliament.gov.sb/files/project/factsheet1whatisparliament.pdf "What is Parliament?"
  3. http://www.parliament.gov.sb/index.php?q=node/149 "Constituencies and their Members of Parliament"
  4. http://www.parliament.gov.sb/files/elections/nationalstatistics2006.pdf 2006 election results
  5. http://www.parliament.gov.sb/index.php?q=node/147 "Listing of Members of Parliament by Political Parties"