Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
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| Residence | Red House, Honiara |
| Appointer | Frank Kabui |
| Term length | At the Governor-General's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Peter Kenilorea |
| Formation | 7 July 1978 |
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands' head of government, consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the National Parliament. Since 9 December 2014, the Prime Minister has been Manasseh Sogavare (elected as an independent MP).
Solomon Islands is a Commonwealth realm; the functions of the head of state are performed on behalf of the Sovereign by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, who is nominated by Parliament.
The Prime Minister's official residence is Red House in Honiara.
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