A cabinet reshuffle under the Solomon Islands Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) was formalised Monday at Government House, where key ministerial changes were officially confirmed and sworn in by the Governor-General, Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu.
As part of the reshuffle, Jamie Vokia, MP for North East Guadalcanal, has been appointed as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, replacing Harry Kuma, MP for North West Choiseul, who has now been sworn in as the Minister for Finance and Treasury.
The reshuffle follows the formal revocation of their previous portfolios and reflects GNUT’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team to meet national priorities.
Other ministers were sworn in over the weekend, including Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, MP for North Malaita – Minister for Rural Development, Ricky Fuo, MP for Central Kwara’ae – Minister for Infrastructure Development, Derrick Rawcliff Manuari, MP for West Makira – Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Frederick Kologeto, MP for South Vella La Vella – Deputy Prime Minister, retaining his portfolio as Minister for Communication and Civil Aviation and Cathy Nori, MP for Maringe/Kokota – Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele welcomed all new appointments, expressing his confidence in the ministers’ capacity to serve the country under the GNUT government and contribute to sustainable national development.
This reshuffle marks GNUT’s ongoing effort to ensure a responsive and capable leadership team to address the nation’s challenges and opportunities.
