Secrets And Success In Solomon Islands (Post Election)

Now forty years into Solomon Islands' existence as an independent democracy, its people have had their say at the ballot with both their present context and deep cultural roots informing their choices.     

Jeremiah Manele has emerged as the country’s new prime minister in a result that surprised even the closest observers of the archipelagoes politics.  

In this episode, you’ll meet a journalist who covers this new political reality and a musician who has taken his ancient culture around the world.

Special thanks to Charles Maimarosia for allowing the use of his music throughout this episode.