Manasseh Sogavare

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Manasseh Sogavare
Manasseh Sogavare in 2016
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
Assumed office
24 April 2019
MonarchElizabeth II
Charles III
Governor-GeneralFrank Kabui
David Vunagi
DeputyManasseh Maelanga
Preceded byRick Houenipwela
In office
9 December 2014 – 15 November 2017
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralFrank Kabui
Preceded byGordon Darcy Lilo
Succeeded byRick Houenipwela
In office
4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralNathaniel Waena
Preceded bySnyder Rini
Succeeded byDerek Sikua
In office
30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralJohn Lapli
Preceded byBartholomew Ulufa'alu
Succeeded byAllan Kemakeza
Member of Parliament
for East Choiseul
Assumed office
1997
Preceded byAllan Qurusu
Personal details
Born (1955-01-17) 17 January 1955 (age 69)
Popondetta, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Emmy Sogavare

Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) is the sixth and current Prime Minister of Solomon Islands since 24 April 2019. He was the prime minister between 2000–2001, 2006—2007 and 2014–2017. Sogavare has been in the National Parliament since 1997.[1]

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