Historical leaders of Solomon Islands and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Solomon Islands starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Jeremiah Manele

Prime Minister

Since May 2nd, 2024

Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare

Prime Minister

Apr 24th, 2019 to May 2nd, 2024

Solomon Islands

Rick Houenipwela

Prime Minister

Nov 15th, 2017 to Apr 24th, 2019

Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare

Prime Minister

Dec 9th, 2014 to Nov 15th, 2017

Solomon Islands

Gordon Darcy Lilo

Prime Minister

Nov 16th, 2011 to Dec 9th, 2014

Solomon Islands

Danny Philip

Prime Minister

Aug 25th, 2010 to Nov 16th, 2011

Solomon Islands

Derek Sikua

Prime Minister

Dec 20th, 2007 to Aug 25th, 2010

Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare

Prime Minister

May 4th, 2006 to Dec 20th, 2007

Solomon Islands

Snyder Rini

Prime Minister

Apr 20th, 2006 to May 4th, 2006

Solomon Islands

Allan Kemakeza

Prime Minister

Dec 17th, 2001 to Apr 20th, 2006

Solomon Islands

Manasseh Sogavare

Prime Minister

Jun 30th, 2000 to Dec 17th, 2001

Solomon Islands

Bartholomew Ulufa'alu

Prime Minister

Aug 27th, 1997 to Jun 30th, 2000

Solomon Islands

Solomon Mamaloni

Prime Minister

Nov 7th, 1994 to Aug 27th, 1997

Solomon Islands

Sir Francis Billy Hilly

Prime Minister

Jun 18th, 1993 to Nov 7th, 1994

Solomon Islands

Solomon Mamaloni

Prime Minister

Mar 28th, 1989 to Jun 18th, 1993

Solomon Islands

Ezekiel Alebua

Prime Minister

Dec 1st, 1986 to Mar 28th, 1989

Solomon Islands

Sir Peter Kenilorea

Prime Minister

Nov 19th, 1984 to Dec 1st, 1986

Solomon Islands

Solomon Mamaloni

Prime Minister

Aug 31st, 1981 to Nov 19th, 1984

Solomon Islands

Peter Kenilorea

Prime Minister

Jul 7th, 1978 to Aug 31st, 1981

Leaders of British Solomon Islands

British Solomon Islands

Sir Colin Allan

Governor

Jan 1st, 1978 to Jul 7th, 1978

British Solomon Islands

Sir Donald Luddington

Governor

Jan 1st, 1973 to Dec 31st, 1975

British Solomon Islands

Sir Michael Gass

Governor

Mar 6th, 1969 to Dec 31st, 1972

British Solomon Islands

Sir Robert Sidney Foster

Governor

Jun 16th, 1964 to Dec 31st, 1968

British Solomon Islands

Sir David Trench

Governor

Mar 4th, 1961 to Jun 16th, 1964

British Solomon Islands

Sir John Gutch

Governor

Jul 1st, 1955 to Mar 4th, 1961

British Solomon Islands

Sir Robert Stanley

Governor

Jul 3rd, 1952 to Jun 30th, 1955

British Solomon Islands

Henry Graham Gregory-Smith

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1950 to Jan 1st, 1953

British Solomon Islands

Owen Cyril Noel

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1943 to Dec 31st, 1949

British Solomon Islands

William Sydney Marchant

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1939 to Dec 31st, 1942

British Solomon Islands

Francis Noel Ashley

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1929 to Dec 31st, 1938

British Solomon Islands

Richard Rutledge Kane

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1921 to Dec 31st, 1928

British Solomon Islands

Charles Rufus Marshall Workman

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1917 to Dec 31st, 1920

British Solomon Islands

Frederick Joshua Barnett

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1915 to Dec 31st, 1916

British Solomon Islands

Charles Morris Woodford

Resident Commissioner

Jan 1st, 1896 to Dec 31st, 1914