Red House (Solomon Islands)

Red House, located on Vavaya Ridge in Honiara, Solomon Islands, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.[1]

In October 2011, the National Coalition for Reform and Advancement government of former Prime Minister Danny Philip announced plans to demolish Red House and build a new Prime Minister's residence.[2] The opposition, led by Derek Sikua, decried the announcement, noting that $4 million in renovations had been completed at Red House since August 2010.[2]

In November 2011, newly elected Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo reversed the previous government's plans. announcing that he would move into Red House from his residence at the Honiara Hotel, citing a need to spend less taxpayer money on hotel or home rentals for election officials.[1] "I would like to inform the people of Solomon Islands that the Prime Minister will be moving back to the Red House as soon as a minor repair on the residence is complete...I do not indent to reside anywhere else, and wish to tell the people that this Prime Minister will be moving out and into the Red House in a matter of days."[1] Lilo said he would take up residence as soon as minor repairs, such as new locks, were installed.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Inifiri, Jeremy (2011-11-18). "PM to move into Red House". Solomon Times. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Red House refurbishment cost questioned". Solomon Times. 2011-10-21. Retrieved 2011-12-04.