Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Ten Solomon Island Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown.
RNZ Pacific understands that Deputy Prime Minister Frederick Kologeto and every member of the Peoples First Party (PFP) are among them.
Others include Finance Minister Harry Kuma, Justice Minister Clezy Rore and Health Minister Paul Popora Bosawai.
A spokesperson for Government House confirmed that the resignations were received at quarter past nine last night.
Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu is now giving the ministers until 12pm (today) Monday to re-consider their choices.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele now faces a third threat to his leadership, having survived a motion of no confidence in April 2025 after six ministers and five government backbenchers walked away.
The opposition grouping would need a majority of 26 in the House to pass such a motion.
The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Matthew Wale have been approached for comment.
– Published by EveningReport.nz and AsiaPacificReport.nz, see: MIL OSI in partnership with Radio New Zealand
