1989 Solomon Islands general election

General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 February 1989.[1] A total of 257 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the People's Alliance Party, which won 11 of the 38 seats.

1989 Solomon Islands general election
Solomon Islands
← 1984 22 February 1989 1993 →

All 38 seats in the National Parliament
19 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/–
People's Alliance Solomon Mamaloni 22.93 11 +1
Liberal Party Bartholomew Ulufa'alu 9.53 4 +3
NFP 8.95 4 New
Labour 8.44 2 New
United Party Peter Kenilorea 6.59 4 −9
Independents 43.56 13 +4
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Ezekiel Alebua
United Party
Solomon Mamaloni
People's Alliance

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Alliance Party18,59122.9311+1
Solomon Islands Liberal Party7,7329.534+3
National Front for Progress7,2598.954New
Solomon Islands Labour Party6,8468.442New
Solomon Islands United Party5,3426.594−9
Independents35,32343.5613+4
Total81,093100.00380
Registered voters/turnout130,805
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources[3]

By constituency

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Constituency Electorate Candidate Party Votes % Notes
Central Guadalcanal 3,525 Paul Joseph Tovua Solomon Islands United Party 757 33.33 Re-elected
Cain Eric Seri People's Alliance Party 604 26.60
Francis Manengelea Solomon Islands Labour Party 441 19.42
David Balue Independent 336 14.80
Jim Vokia Solomon Islands Liberal Party 133 5.86
Central Malaita 3,945 Francis Joseph Saemala Independent 658 28.48 Elected
John Paul Dio Independent 500 21.65
Adrian Bataiofesi Solomon Islands Liberal Party 476 20.61 Unseated
Walton Willy Abuito'o People's Alliance Party 371 16.06
Harold Maomatekwa Independent 138 5.97
David Thomas Maeigoa Solomon Islands Labour Party 76 3.29
Robertson Buaite'e Independent 42 1.82
David Fox Folomane Independent 21 0.91
Edwin Misi Independent 19 0.82
Frank Fosala Independent 9 0.39
East ꞌAreꞌare 2,452 Peter Kenilorea Solomon Islands United Party 1,000 63.53 Re-elected
Edward Huniehu Solomon Islands Liberal Party 460 29.22
Donation Ha'apu Solomon Islands Labour Party 102 6.48
Arsene Waia People's Alliance Party 12 0.76
East Guadalcanal 3,112 Ezekiel Alebua Solomon Islands United Party 876 41.54 Re-elected
Johnson Koli People's Alliance Party 455 21.57
David Valusa Independent 272 12.90
Neven Onorio Solomon Islands Liberal Party 230 10.91
Moses Buta Solomon Islands Labour Party 119 5.64
Julius Taipou Independent 95 4.50
John Pedeleni Independent 62 2.94
East Honiara 5,148 Batholomew Ulufa'alu Solomon Islands Liberal Party 808 28.47 Elected
John Maetia Kaliuae Solomon Islands United Party 585 20.61 Unseated
David Jack Maesua National Front for Progress 481 16.95
Leslie Fugui People's Alliance Party 448 15.79
Rolland Dausabea Independent 409 14.41
Alfred Aihunu Solomon Islands Labour Party 107 3.77
East Isabel 3,236 Nathaniel Supa People's Alliance Party 781 31.45 Re-elected
Michael Evo Independent 694 27.95
Culwick Maneguasa Vahia Independent 531 21.39
Lonsdale Manase Independent 184 7.41
Jayson Luguhavi Solomon Islands Labour Party 158 6.36
Michael Devis Independent 75 3.02
Joseph Bogese National Front for Progress 60 2.42
East Kwaio 3,200 John Fisango Solomon Islands Liberal Party 347 22.46 Elected
Samuel Fangaria National Front for Progress 188 12.17
George Henry Tafoa Solomon Islands Labour Party 164 10.61
Dick Kolosu Fuamae Independent 161 10.42
Joseph Firiabae National Front for Progress 157 10.16
Samson Ubuni Independent 152 9.84
Gideon Siofa Independent 132 8.54
Kadmiel Martin Independent 107 6.93
Azel Laete Susua Independent 81 5.24
Ken Gala'a Independent 56 3.62
East Makira 4,450 David Sitai People's Alliance Party 2,214 61.96 Re-elected
Benedict Kinika Solomon Islands United Party 1,359 38.04
East Malaita 4,037 Alfred Maetia Solomon Islands United Party 648 28.09 Re-elected
John Moffat Fugui Independent 358 15.52
Shemuel Siau Independent 349 15.13
Andrew Buga Independent 270 11.70
William Gua National Front for Progress 229 9.93
Daniel Lulutaloa Solomon Islands Labour Party 123 5.33
Stephen Anilafa Sipolo People's Alliance Party 118 5.11
Michael Peter Ramosae Solomon Islands Liberal Party 105 4.55
Kwasi Daurara Independent 64 2.77
Martin Ma'akalo Independent 43 1.86
Gizo/Kolombangara 2,559 Jackson Piasi Solomon Islands Labour Party 429 28.99 Elected
Joini Tutua Independent 262 17.70 Unseated
Lemech D. Qae Independent 245 16.55
Chris Taboua Independent 245 16.55
Warren Paia Independent 163 11.01
Kenneth Vave People's Alliance Party 133 8.99
Etekia Avita Independent 3 0.20
Lau/Mbaelelea 9,014 Ben Foukona National Front for Progress 710 16.28 Re-elected
Sale Ferania Independent 699 16.03
Paul Maenu'u Independent 388 8.90
Nathan Wate Solomon Islands Labour Party 384 8.81
Diau Mauga Independent 383 8.78
Philip Solodia Independent 293 6.72
Daniel Aba Independent 279 6.40
Alwyn Wa'ako Independent 269 6.17
Pio Akeasitaloa Solomon Islands Liberal Party 245 5.62
Peter Alafa Independent 186 4.27
F. Waneuria Independent 164 3.76
Allen Billy Arafoa People's Alliance Party 149 3.42
Paul Kakai Independent 89 2.04
Andrew Aluna Independent 73 1.67
Stephen Iro'omea Independent 40 0.92
A. Silofae Independent 10 0.23
Malaita Outer Islands 932 Abraham Kapei Independent 243 36.11 Re-elected
Shadrach R. Keuni Solomon Islands Labour Party 161 23.92
Brown Saua People's Alliance Party 156 23.18
Paul Keyaumi Independent 113 16.79
Marovo 3,248 Christopher C. Abe People's Alliance Party 1,204 52.39 Re-elected
Snyder Rini National Front for Progress 669 29.11
Pulepada Ghemu Independent 218 9.49
Haroni H. Hilli Solomon Islands Labour Party 207 9.01
Nggela 5,150 Gordon Mara Independent 863 24.23 Elected
Martin Mata People's Alliance Party 713 20.02
Robert Bera Independent 703 19.74 Unseated
Henry Raraka Koga Independent 601 16.87
Mathew Puia Solomon Islands Liberal Party 532 14.94
Richard Harper Solomon Islands Labour Party 111 3.12
Patrick Ifurii Independent 39 1.09
North Choiseul 2,731 Allan Qurusu Independent 1,089 53.25 Re-elected
Clement Pikabatu Kengava Independent 492 24.06
Jimmy Pitanapi Independent 212 10.37
Voyce Pitakaka Independent 137 6.70
Elijah Kimasaru People's Alliance Party 68 3.33
Wesley Vukakolo Solomon Islands Labour Party 47 2.30
North East Guadalcanal 2,738 Waeta Ben Independent 836 44.54 Elected
Hilda Thugea Kari People's Alliance Party 777 41.40
Daniel Sade Independent 264 14.06 Unseated
North Guadalcanal 3,827 Baddlly Devesi Independent 1,161 44.98 Elected
Gideon Moses Independent 296 11.47
David Vatamana Vouza Solomon Islands Labour Party 286 11.08
David Thuguvoda Independent 257 9.96
George Palua People's Alliance Party 166 6.43
Stephen Paeni Solomon Islands Liberal Party 129 5.00 Unseated
Alfred Thugea Independent 112 4.34
Stephen Mataghu Independent 110 4.26
John B. Manebona Independent 64 2.48
North West Malaita 4,382 John Edmond Foreman Sukina Independent 577 22.65 Elected
Swanson Cornelius Konofilia National Front for Progress 547 21.48 Unseated
Joseph Taega Solomon Islands Liberal Party 511 20.06
Fred Neobule Independent 362 14.21
Saul Sumagelo Independent 187 7.34
Joseph Gofi Solomon Islands Labour Party 145 5.69
Andrew Tonawane Independent 89 3.49
Jonas Bobby Independent 75 2.94
Wilfred Daoau Independent 54 2.12
Ranongga/Simbo 2,249 Reuben Lilo Independent 378 22.49 Elected
Jay Hong People's Alliance Party 370 22.01
Wilson. T. Sosopu Independent 235 13.98
Maxwell Simi Independent 169 10.05
Stephen B. Joi Independent 139 8.27
George Talasasa Solomon Islands Liberal Party 92 5.47
Bruce Ragoso Independent 88 5.23
Laurence Runikera Independent 87 5.18
Remon Sore Independent 47 2.80
Gordon Siama Independent 41 2.44
George Alepio Independent 35 2.08
Rennell/Bellona 1,493 Joses Taungenga Tuhanuku Solomon Islands Labour Party 468 52.64 Elected
Paul John People's Alliance Party 210 23.62
John Tepaika National Front for Progress 183 20.58 Unseated
Wesley Hakanoa Solomon Islands United Party 28 3.15
Roviana and North New Georgia 2,600 Job Dudley Tausinga People's Alliance Party 1,741 72.00 Re-elected
Ian Kopele Talasasa Solomon Islands Labour Party 677 28.00
Russells/Savo 3,520 Allan Kemakeza People's Alliance Party 990 45.23 Elected
Aubrey Puia Solomon Islands Labour Party 490 22.38
Augustine Rose Independent 462 21.11
John Ngina Independent 204 9.32
B. Silas Selo Solomon Islands Liberal Party 43 1.96
Shortland 1,250 Albert Bakale Laore Independent 317 32.55 Elected
James Laore Solomon Islands Labour Party 221 22.69
Peter J. Salaka People's Alliance Party 207 21.25 Unseated
Ezekiel Alex Ivinui Independent 122 12.53
Ludovic Hasaodiau Independent 107 10.99
Small Malaita 4,212 Alex Bartlett Independent 908 29.16 Re-elected
William Nii Haomae National Front for Progress 679 21.80
Michael Masiha Solomon Islands Labour Party 551 17.69
Nicholas Ma'aramo Solomon Islands Liberal Party 529 16.99
Christian Moffat Suiga People's Alliance Party 447 14.35
South Choiseul 3,089 Caleb Kotali Independent 721 31.86 Elected
Harrison Benjamin Independent 445 19.66
Romano Noqebatu People's Alliance Party 293 12.95
Alfred Sasa Biliki National Front for Progress 260 11.49
Jason Dorovolomo Independent 226 9.99 Unseated
Alpha Kimata Independent 192 8.48
Stainer Pitaduna Independent 126 5.57
South Guadalcanal 3,217 Victor Samuel Ngele People's Alliance Party 902 39.18 Elected
Sethuel Kelly Independent 646 28.06 Unseated
Stephen Cheka National Front for Progress 594 25.80
Victor Alikivara Solomon Islands Liberal Party 101 4.39
Craig Apusae Pelu Independent 59 2.56
Temotu Nende 3,350 Ataban M Tropa People's Alliance Party 736 30.65 Re-elected
Peter Noli Solomon Islands Liberal Party 413 17.20
John Melanoli Independent 291 12.12
John Tope Solomon Islands Labour Party 278 11.58
James Mekab National Front for Progress 230 9.58
Jonas Melatua Independent 150 6.25
Samuel Tensing Leo Independent 109 4.54
Ambrose Yamalo Independent 86 3.58
Balthazar Laula Independent 61 2.54
Caspar Uka Independent 47 1.96
Temotu Pele 3,527 Michael Maina National Front for Progress 484 23.17 Elected
Simon Peter Leinga People's Alliance Party 234 11.20 Unseated
Wilson Ramsey Nimepo Independent 206 9.86
John Patteson Vaike Solomon Islands Labour Party 195 9.33
Nathaniel Menigi Independent 170 8.14
Charles Natembo Independent 137 6.56
Samson Maloaki Independent 121 5.79
George Albert Fafale Independent 104 4.98
Ezekiel Maai Alolo Independent 102 4.88
Moffat Bonunga Independent 97 4.64
John Knox Ikaoeo Independent 61 2.92
John Mark Ma'ake Independent 55 2.63
John Teanake Independent 41 1.96
Robert Taylor Independent 37 1.77
John Baddley Bakila Solomon Islands Liberal Party 34 1.63
Willie Dagi Kailo Independent 11 0.53
Ulawa/Ugi 1394 Nathaniel Rahumae Waena People's Alliance Party Re-elected unopposed
Vella Lavella 3,030 Allan Paul People's Alliance Party 866 35.12 Elected
Seth G. Lekelalu Independent 646 26.20 Unseated
Iodine Panasasa Independent 548 22.22
Reddly Kiko Independent 313 12.69
Gwen J. Abana Independent 93 3.77
Vona Vona/Rendova/Tetepari 2,599 Danny Philip Solomon Islands Liberal Party 685 35.58 Re-elected
Holoti Panapio People's Alliance Party 509 26.44
Timothy Zama Hebala Independent 191 9.92
Hugh Soakai Independent 161 8.36
Nathaniel Soto Independent 93 4.83
John Talasasa Independent 86 4.47
Billy Veo Independent 80 4.16
Martin Wickham Solomon Islands Labour Party 67 3.48
Patterson Runikera Independent 35 1.82
Luxton Jovere Independent 18 0.94
West ꞌAreꞌare 2,518 Andrew Nori National Front for Progress 669 40.97 Re-elected
David Kausimae People's Alliance Party 566 34.66
Vincent Nakumora Solomon Islands Liberal Party 199 12.19
Albert Hauhare Solomon Islands Labour Party 199 12.19
West Guadalcanal 4,343 George Kejoa Independent 1,204 43.91 Re-elected
Francis Orodani People's Alliance Party 602 21.95
John Martin Garo Solomon Islands Liberal Party 468 17.07
Gordon Billy Gatu Independent 262 9.56
Kamilo Teke Independent 206 7.51
West Honiara 3,777 Ben Gale People's Alliance Party 478 28.23 Re-elected
Edward Kingmele Independent 370 21.85
Peter Vincent Bennett Solomon Islands Labour Party 289 17.07
John Wheatley Solomon Islands Liberal Party 215 12.70
Justus Charles Lesimaoma Independent 210 12.40
William Taisia Solomon Islands United Party 89 5.26
Ruth Teu Keyaumi Independent 42 2.48
West Isabel 3,289 Edmond H. Anderson Independent 883 33.74 Elected
Dennis Carlos Lulei People's Alliance Party 868 33.17 Unseated
Robert Perakana Independent 368 14.06
Nelson Kehe Kile Independent 340 12.99
Hudson Kikovaka Independent 158 6.04
West Kwaio 3,104 George Luialamo Solomon Islands Liberal Party 642 33.13 Elected
Jonathan Wesley Kuka National Front for Progress 438 22.60 Unseated
Jack Francis Ross Independent 252 13.00
Abraham Baeanisia Independent 184 9.49
Christian Bili Independent 179 9.24
Paul Andrew Foasi Solomon Islands Labour Party 174 8.98
Joseph Maeaniani Independent 55 2.84
Adrian Eddy Bibimauri Independent 14 0.72
West Kwara'ae 6,381 Sam Alasia National Front for Progress 681 20.48 Elected
Stephen Tonafalea Independent 420 12.63 Unseated
Malcolm Maefilia Solomon Islands Liberal Party 335 10.08
George Augustus Inomea Independent 257 7.73
Cypriano Rifalea Independent 223 6.71
Collin Gauwane Independent 208 6.26
Alban Kedei Kome People's Alliance Party 203 6.11
Chris Suaga Independent 188 5.65
Robert Wilson Aioro Solomon Islands Labour Party 177 5.32
Jemuel Misalo Independent 148 4.45
Patrick Liufo'oa Gwaimaoa Independent 142 4.27
Daniel Daununu Fale Independent 126 3.79
Francis Lulumani Independent 117 3.52
Max Solo Erenimae Independent 67 2.02
Alfred Kela Independent 33 0.99
West Makira 4177 Solomon S. Mamaloni People's Alliance Party Re-elected unopposed

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
  3. ^ "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.