Tag: Defection
PNG opposition numbers grow ahead of expected no-confidence vote
RNZ Pacific
A total of 12 MPs in the Papua New Guinea government of Jame Marape have now switched sides, joining the opposition ahead of...
Duma’s URP defects from O’Neill coalition bloc in PNG power shift
The United Resources Party, led by Hagen Open MP William Duma, including four ministers, switches to the opposition. Video: EMTV News
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Candidates for Solomon Islands PM announced amid ‘political turbulence’
Amid continued “political turbulence” in the Solomon Islands, candidates for the position of prime minister have been announced, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation reports....
Sogavare voted out as no confidence motion passes after ‘fierce’ debate
The Solomon Islands is without a formal Prime Minister tonight after the motion of no confidence against Manasseh Sogavare passed Parliament this evening after...
Sogavare appoints eight new ministers in effort to consolidate government
Following the resignation of nine ministers last weekend Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has made moves to consolidate the coalition government.
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting...
Government in Solomon Islands ‘collapsing’ as MPs change allegiance
A change of government is likely on the horizon for the Solomon Islands after several MPs changed allegiance.
The saga unfolded on Saturday following the...
