North Malaita MP, Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, was officially sworn in on Friday evening, May 2 as the Minister for Rural Development at Government House in Honiara.

The ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat  last night said.

Mr Waneoroa, a member of the Umi for Change (U4C) party – a grassroots movement advocating for rural empowerment and political accountability – joins the Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

His appointment comes at a critical time, as the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) prepares to face a Motion of No Confidence in Parliament on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Manele welcomed the appointment, noting that Waneoroa’s inclusion reflects a shared commitment to serving the needs of rural Solomon Islanders and advancing inclusive national development.

As Minister for Rural Development, Waneoroa will lead efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance livelihoods, and strengthen essential services in rural communities across the country.

GNUT has in its first year in power brought unprecedented development and progress in many rural communities across Solomon Islands.