Sir Allan Kemakeza (born 1951) is the current Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. His People's Alliance Party won 20 of 49 seats in the parliamentary elections of December 5, 2001, becoming the largest party in parliament. He was elected by parliament on 17 December2001, with 29 out of 50 votes, and sworn in on December 19, 2001. Before he became Prime Minister, there was much turmoil in the Solomon Islands because of rivalry between militias from the various islands, which reached its height in June 2000, when a coup took place. Problems still continue today, but Kemakeza's government has allowed the international community, including peacekeepers, to help solve the problems. An Australian led peace keeping force named RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands) is in place, based in Honiara.
Kemakeza made an appeal for assistance to Howard earlier this year.
Kemakeza on Wednesday described the proposed intervention as "our best hope for the future" and rejected criticism it would mean an Australian takeover of the Solomons.
Kemakeza said that rejecting the motion would be irresponsible and a denial of people's fundamental rights to live and
Sir AllanKemakeza (born 1951) is the current Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
Before he became Prime Minister, there was much turmoil in the Solomon Islands because of rivalry between militias from the various islands, which reached its height in June 2000, when a coup took place.
An Australian led peace keeping force named RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands) is in place, based in Honiara.
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