Jeremiah Manele
Coverage of Jeremiah Manele in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Seismic shift’ toward Aussie orbit likely under Solomon Islands’ new prime minister
Matthew Wale was sworn in as Solomon Islands prime minister after winning 26 of 50 parliamentary votes, replacing Jeremiah Manele who was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Experts suggest Wale's leadership represents a diplomatic shift toward Australia and away from China's sphere of influence, though moderate engagement with Beijing is expected to continue.
- Solomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted in a no-confidence vote, ending months of political uncertainty in the country. A new leader will be elected after parliament was adjourned to allow arrangements for the election. The Solomon Islands are a key partner for China in the Pacific.
- Solomon Islands’ political crisis will ‘not fundamentally change’ ties with Beijing
The Solomon Islands faces a political crisis as 19 parliament members defected from Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele's coalition in March, creating an opposition majority. Despite the crisis, experts predict China-Solomon Islands relations will remain unchanged, as Manele maintains his pro-Beijing stance similar to his predecessor.