
North Malaita MP Sworn in as Minister for Rural Development
Honiara, Solomon Islands, 02 May 2025 – North Malaita MP, Honourable Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, was officially sworn in this evening as the Minister for Rural Development at Government House in Honiara.
The ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu.
Hon. Waneoroa, a member of the Umi for Change (U4C) party—a grassroots movement advocating for rural empowerment and political accountability—joins the Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele.

Hon. Waneoroa during his swearing in.
His appointment comes at a critical time, as the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) prepares to face a Motion of No Confidence in Parliament on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Hon. Manele welcomed the appointment, noting that Hon. Waneoroa’s inclusion reflects a shared commitment to serving the needs of rural Solomon Islanders and advancing inclusive national development.
As Minister for Rural Development, Hon. Waneoroa will lead efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance livelihoods, and strengthen essential services in rural communities across the country.
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– OPMC PRESS SECRETARIAT