Danny Philip | |
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Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
In office 25 August 2010 – 16 November 2011 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Frank Kabui |
Deputy | Manasseh Maelanga |
Preceded by | Derek Sikua |
Succeeded by | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
Member of Parliament for South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lokuru, British Solomon Islands | 5 August 1953
Political party | United Democratic Party |
Other political affiliations | Reform Democratic Party (Before 2019) People's Progressive Party (Before 2000) |
Spouse | Margaret Philip |
Danny Philip (born 5 August 1953) is a politician and diplomat from the Solomon Islands. He was the prime minister of Solomon Islands from 2010 to 2011. Previously he served as the minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996 and from July 2000 to June 2001. He was the leader of the People's Progressive Party from 1997 to 2000, then founded the Reform Democratic Party, of which he was the leader when elected Prime Minister.[1][2][3]