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The Cabinet of Solomon Islands is the cabinet (executive branch) of the government of Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands has a Westminster system of government. ==Current Cabinet== Incumbent Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo lost his seat in the November 2014 general election, and was succeeded as Prime Minister by Manasseh Sogavare on 9 December. It was Sogavare's third (non-consecutive) term as Prime Minister. He appointed most of his Cabinet on 15 December, adding his Finance and Police Ministers on 23 December. Bodo Dettke's appointment as Minister for Forestry was immediately criticised by the Opposition as a possible conflict of interest, due to his "interests in the logging industry".〔("PM Names Cabinet Line Up" ), ''Solomon Times'', 16 December 2014〕〔("Ete appointed DPM" ), ''Solomon Times'', 16 December 2014〕〔("Gov’t urged to reconsider some ministerial postings" ), ''Solomon Times'', 17 December 2014〕〔("Solomon Islands ministers sworn in" ), Radio New Zealand International, 23 December 2014〕〔("Solomons opposition queries Police Minister appt" ), Radio New Zealand International, 24 December 2014〕 Mathew Wale was expected to receive the Finance portfolio, and announced to his constituents that he would, leading to further concern from the Opposition as Wale was at that time under investigation on allegations of fraud and bribery. The Finance ministry was entrusted to Snyder Rini, with Wale receiving no portfolio. The Opposition also pointed out that Police and National Security Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka had been convicted and gaoled for nine months in 2008 for assault and possession of an illegal weapon, and that he was due back in court soon to face another charge of assault. Shadow Police Minister Chris Laore described Agovaka's appointment as "ridiculous" and an example of poor judgement on Sogavare's part.〔〔〔〔〔 Cabinet on 23 December 2014 Mid-May 2015, Prime Minister Sogavare announced a minor reshuffle, switching round the portfolios of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace Minister David Day Pacha and Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Minister Samson Maneka, who were each given the other's position. Sogavare explained this was more in line with their respective areas of expertise.〔("Government Makes Minor Reshuffle" ), ''Solomon Times'', 18 May 2015〕 In August 2015, several portfolios were switched in another reshuffle. It was prompted by criticism of Bodo Dettke having been given the Forestry portfolio, as he had business interests in the logging industry. Sogavare acknowledged this conflict of interests, and reassigned Dettke to the position of minister for Tourism. Previous Tourism minister Bartholomew Parapolo was appointed minister for Forests and Research. During the same reshuffle, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Augustine Auga exchanged portfolios with the Minister for Provincial Government Dudley Kopu, as did Minister for Rural Development Freda Comua with Minister for Youth and Womens’ Development Jimson Tanangada.〔("Prime Minister Announces Minister Reshuffle" ), ''Solomon Times'', 20 August 2015〕 On 18 October 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Douglas Ete resigned, claiming that Sogavare intended to dismiss him.〔("Agitation politique aussi aux Îles Salomon" ), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 20 October 2015〕 The following day, six other ministers also resigned, "citing problems with () leadership style". They were: Derek Sikua (Education and Human Resources), Bodo Dettke (Culture and Tourism), Augustine Auga (Agriculture and Livestock), Andrew Manepora'a (Lands, Housing and Survey), Commins Mewa (Police, National Security and Correctional Service), and Ishmael Avui (Justice and Legal Affairs).〔("Solomons PM to adjourn parliament after mass exodus" ), Radio New Zealand, 22 October 2015〕 Days later, Lands Minister Andrew Manepora'a returned to the government and recovered his portfolio. In addition, the five members of the Independent group in Parliament (MPs who are neither members of the government nor of the opposition) joined the government; all but Namson Tran were given Cabinet positions. Manasseh Maelanga was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs; Chris Laore, Minister for Forestry and Research; David Tome, Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening; Elijah Doromuala, Minister for Commerce, Industries, Employment and Immigration; and Jimmy Lusibaea, Minister for Infrastructure Development.〔(PM continues to strengthen position" ), Radio New Zealand, 26 October 2015〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cabinet of the Solomon Islands」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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