Single-member constituency for the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands
Region
Malaita Province
Current constituency
Created
1976
Created from
Kwaio
Current MP
Stanley Festus Sofu[1]
Party
Independent
East Kwaio is a single-member constituency of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. Located on the east coast of the centre of the island of Malaita, it was established in 1976 when the Legislative Assembly was expanded from 24 to 38 seats.
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EastKwaio is a single-member constituency of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. Located on the east coast of the centre of the island of Malaita...
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