Matthew Wale

Matthew Wale became Prime Minister of Solomon Islands on 15 May 2026, when Parliament elected him after Jeremiah Manele was removed in a no-confidence vote. He has been Member of Parliament for Aoke/Langalanga since 2008 and was Leader of the Opposition from 2019 to 2026.[4]

Country

Solomon Islands

Born

13 Jun 1968, Ambu Village, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands[4]

First office on record

Leader of the Opposition, 2019

1. 15 May 2026 – present

   Prime Minister[1][2][3]

   GREAT Coalition government of Prime Minister Matthew WaleSourced

2. 2019 – 2026

   Leader of the Opposition[4]

   Sourced

• FSFrancis SadeDeputy Prime Minister; Public Service
• RRRexon Annex RamofafiaFinance
• RHRicky Nelson HouenipwelaForeign Affairs
• PJPeter Kenilorea Jr.Planning
• NGNestor GhiroHome Affairs
• ATAlfred TuasuliaJustice
• FKFrederick KologetoCommunication and Aviation
• SKStephen KumiEducation
• MTMorris ToiraenaHealth
• JJJohn Tuhaika Jr.Police
• JBJames BonungaCulture and Tourism
• FWFranklyn Derek WasiAgriculture
• OSOliver SalopukaLands and Housing
• RFRicky Fuo'oInfrastructure
• MTMakario TaginiForestry
• PPPolycarp PaeaFisheries
• JMJohn ManeniaruWomen and Youth
• DWDaniel WaneoroaRural Development
• WGWayne GhemuEnvironment
• GTGeorge TemahuaTraditional Governance
• DMDerick Rawcliff Manu'ariMines and Energy
• ARAlfred Lazarus RinahProvincial Government