Peter Kenilorea
Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands (1943-2016)
Sir Peter Kenilorea KBE (23 May 1943 – 24 February 2016) was a Solomon Islander politician, officially styled The Rt Hon. Sir Peter Kenilorea as a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. He served as the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands from 1978 to 1981 and again from 1984 to 1986.
Peter Kenilorea | |
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Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands | |
In office 19 November 1984 – 1 December 1986 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Solomon Mamaloni |
Succeeded by | Ezekiel Alebua |
In office 7 July 1978 – 31 August 1981 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Solomon Mamaloni |
Personal details | |
Born | Malaita, Solomon Islands | 23 May 1943
Died | 24 February 2016 Honiara, Solomon Islands, | (aged 72)
Political party | Solomon Islands United Party |
Kenilorea died in Honiara on 24 February 2016. He was aged 72.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Solomon's first Prime Minister, Peter Kenilorea, Dies". Radionz.co.nz. Retrieved February 25, 2016.