Snyder Rini
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Snyder Rini (born July 17, 1949) was the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands for eight days during April 2006. He is an ally of the previous prime minister Allan Kemakeza and at least one other former prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, was part of his coalition. Rini previously served as deputy prime minister under Kemakeza, and was also the finance minister of the Solomon Islands from 2000 to 2001 and from December 2002 to July 2003.
Rini's election to Prime Minister on April 18, 2006 caused riots as some claimed the election was fixed and that Rini's government would be unduly influenced by local Chinese businessmen and one or both of the mainland China and Republic of China (Taiwan) governments. Originally to be sworn in as prime minister on April 19, 2006, this was delayed until the following day because of the riots and conducted without prior notice so as to avoid triggering further violence. In response to the violence, extra Australian, New Zealand and Fijian police and defence personnel were dispatched as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands to try and enable his new government to regain control.
On April 26, 2006 Rini resigned immediately before facing a motion of no confidence in Parliament. The news of his resignation caused celebrations in the streets of Honiara. (NZ Herald), (BBC) His successor, Manasseh Sogavare, took office on 4 May 2006.
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| Preceded by Allan Kemakeza |
Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands 18 April 2006-4 May 2006 |
Succeeded by Manasseh Sogavare |
