SOLOMON IS:Opposition meeting to decide on PM candidate

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Updated December 14, 2007 16:59:03

The Solomon Islands parliamentary opposition is holding a closed caucus meeting to decide on who will be their candidate as prime minister. This follows their successful overthrow of prime minister Manasseh Sogavare in a motion of no-confidence by 25 votes to 22.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: Evan Wasuka, Honiara correspondent

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