John Tuhaika

John Tuhaika Jr.
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 May 2026[1]

John Tuhaika Jr. is the current Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services in Solomon Islands.[2] He has held positions within Solomon Islands government and is a current Member of Parliament for Rennell and Bellona Constituency.[3]

Early life and education

Tuhaika attended the University of South Pacific, where he studied a Bachelor in Economics and a Masters in Governance studies.[4]

He also attended the Australian National University where he completed a Master of Laws in International Law, and the University of Singapore where he studied a Diploma in Regional Trade Policy.[4]

Political career

Tuhaika previously worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade.[4]

In the April 2024 national election, Tuhaika was elected as MP for Rennell and Bellona Constituency.[5] He was later appointed Minister of Public Service (MPS) under the Government for National Unity and Transformation.[4]

In December 2024, Tuhaika resigned as Minister of MPS in the lead up to a Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.[6] In May 2025, Tuhaika was sworn in as Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs .[7]

In May 2026, Tuhaika was sworn in as Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "PM Wale completes cabinet line-up". Solomon Islands Government. 2026-05-14.
  2. ↑ "PM Wale completes cabinet line-up". Solomon Islands Government. 2026-05-14.
  3. ↑ "Current MPs | National Parliament of Solomon Islands". parliament.gov.sb. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Members of Parliament (MP) Rennell Bellona Constituency". Rennell Bellona Constituency. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Minister Tuhaika Jnr lauded | Theislandsun". theislandsun.com.sb. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Tuhaika RESIGNS From GNUT — Solomon Business Magazine". 14 December 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  7. ↑ Government, Solomon Islands (May 2025). "GNUT completes cabinet line up with swearing in of two Ministers". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "PM Wale completes cabinet line-up". Solomon Islands Government. 2026-05-14.
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