Matthew Wale
Matthew Wale | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Wale in 2018 | |
| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2026 | |
| Monarch | |
| Governor-General | |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah Manele |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 17 May 2019 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Manasseh Maelanga |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of Parliament for Aoke/Langalanga | |
| Assumed office 27 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1968 Ambu Village, Malaita Province, British Solomon Islands |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
Matthew Cooper Wale, CBE (born 13 June 1968) is a Solomon Islands politician who has been the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands since 2026.[1][2] He is a member of the national parliament of Solomon Islands since 2008.[3]
He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours for political and public service.[4]
References
- ↑ "Bribery and corruption barbs thrown as Solomon Islands PM voted out of office". ABC News. 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Matthew Wale becomes Solomon Islands prime minister after secret ballot win". ABC News. 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "The Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale". National Parliament of Solomon Islands. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
- ↑ "No. 64612". The London Gazette (6th supplement). 31 December 2024. p. N62.