SOLOMON IS: Anxious wait for election of new prime minister

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Updated December 19, 2007 21:35:19

Solomon Islands Opposition leader, Fred Fono, says with the defection of four more government members, they are confident their candidate, Derek Sikua will be the next prime minister.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Opposition leader Fred Fono; Solomon Islands journalist Evan Wasuka

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