Danny Philip
Danny Philip | |
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Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
In office 25 August 2010 – 16 November 2011 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Frank Kabui |
Deputy | Manasseh Maelanga |
Preceded by | Derek Sikua |
Succeeded by | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
Member of Parliament for South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lokuru, Solomon Islands | 5 August 1953
Political party | United Democratic Party |
Other political affiliations | Reform Democratic Party (Before 2019) People's Progressive Party (Before 2000) |
Spouse | Margaret Philip |
Danny Philip (born 5 August 1953) is a politician and diplomat from
Personal life
Danny Philip was born on 5 August 1953.
Philip has been an English teacher and linguist by profession.[4] He is from the town of Lokuru, which is located on Rendova Island, Western Province.[4] Philip is married to his current wife, Margaret Philip. He has two former wives from previous marriages.[6]
Political career
Philip previously served four terms in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands between 1984 and 2001.[7] He represented the Vona Vona-Rendova-Tetepare constituency from 1984 until 1993.[7] Philip was then elected as the MP from the South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepare constituency from 1994 until 2001.[7]
Philip served as the Solomon Islands'
Philip is currently the Member of Parliament representing South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepare as of 2019.[7]
Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
Philip was narrowly elected the
In a victory speech following the Prime Minister election, Philip stated that his first priority would be to form a new government.[8] He said his government would actively support the country's Constitutional Reform process.[8] This had been one of his central campaign pledges, and reason for creating the Reform Democratic Party.[3]
Upon naming his
On 11 November 2011, after the defection of five ministers and seven backbenchers to the Opposition, Philip resigned rather than face a motion of no confidence. He led an interim government until Parliament elected a new Prime Minister on 16 November.[11][12] Gordon Darcy Lilo, a member of Philip's National Coalition for Reform and Advancement, was elected as his successor on 16 November.
Philip elected to remain in parliament as a backbencher after leaving the Prime Minister's office.[5]
References
- ^ "Solomons Islands get new PM weeks after election", BBC, 25 August 2010
- ^ "Philips elected new Solomons PM". The Southland Times. Associated Press. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Party vows to reform constitution" Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Island Sun, 12 July 2010
- ^ Island Sun. Archived from the originalon 15 January 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Osifelo, Eddie (24 November 2011). "Former PM now a backbencher". Solomon Times. Archived from the original on 10 April 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ "Solomons Aid Contracts Go To Philip's Wife, Family". Solomon Star. Pacific Islands Reports. 31 October 2011. Archived from the original on 15 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Steve Abana or Danny Philip for PM". Solomon Times. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Danny Philip is Prime Minister". Solomon Times. 25 August 2010. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Nation Awaits". Solomon Times. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "PM Philip name ministers" Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Island Sun, 27 August 2010
- ^ "PM Resigns" Archived 2 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 11 November 2011
- ^ "Solomons MPs to elect new prime minister on Wednesday", Radio New Zealand International, 11 November 2011