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Politics of Solomon Islands takes place within the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic, constitutional monarchy. Solomon Islands is an independent Commonwealth realm, where executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and a multi-party parliament.
The most enduring political parties in the Solomon Islands are the PAP and the Solomon Islands United Party, founded in 1979 and 1980, respectively. The PAP has led three governments and been in coalition in at least three more.
The National Parliament of the Solomon Islands is the legislature of the Solomon Islands. Its 50 members are elected for a four-year term in 50 single-seat constituencies. [1] Solomon Islands Parliament Building
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]
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Solomon Islands faces a nervous wait to establish a government as opposition parties vie with incumbent Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's OUR party to form a coalition with ...
The constitution establishes Solomon Islands as a unitary state under a constitutional monarchy based on the principles of the Westminster system. [4] Section 35 of the constitution provides for responsible government, with the national cabinet "collectively responsible to parliament". [5]
Solomon Islands has a multi-party system, with numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone. Parties must work with each other to form coalition governments . Latest elections
The United States opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China's push into the Pacific. The embassy is starting small, with a chargé d’affaires, a ...