SOLOMON IS: New government as opposition candidate elected PM

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Updated December 20, 2007 21:57:41

In Solomon Islands there's a new government with the election yesterday of Opposition candidate Derek Sikua as Prime Minister. The North East Guadalcanal MP defeated the outgoing government's candidate, Patteson Oti, 32 votes to 15.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Doctor Derek Sikua

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