Danny Philip

prime minister of Solomon Islands

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Danny Philip served as the prime minister of the Solomon Islands from August 2010 until his resignation in November 2011 due to corruption allegations. He led a parliamentary coalition during his tenure. Philip stated that constitutional reform would be a priority for his administration. His successor was Gordon Darcy Lilo.12

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…in August 2010, after which Danny Philip, the leader of a parliamentary coalition, became prime minister. Philip stated that constitutional reform would be a priority of his administration, but he left before it could be completed, resigning a little more than a year later in the face of corruption allegations.…
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…in August 2010, after which Danny Philip, the leader of a parliamentary coalition, became prime minister. Philip stated that constitutional reform would be a priority of his administration, but he left before it could be completed, resigning a little more than a year later in the face of corruption allegations.…
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