Honiara, Solomon Islands, Monday 16 March 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has welcomed Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal, and Hon. Freda Tuki Soriocomua, Member of Parliament for Temotu Vatud, who was officially sworn in today at Government House.
Hon. Mary Garu was sworn in as the Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, succeeding Hon. Stephen Kumi. Hon. Freda Tuki Soriocomua was sworn in as the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, succeeding Hon. Clezy Rore.
Prime Minister Manele congratulated both Ministers on their appointments, noting that their presence ensures the Cabinet remains functional and focused on its objectives.
“These appointments are a vital step in ensuring we remain on track to complete the work of the 12th Parliament. I have every confidence in the Ministers’ commitment to seeing through our remaining legislative priorities and delivering on the government’s 2026 national goals for the people of Solomon Islands,” the Prime Minister said.
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