General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 February 1989.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 A total of 257 candidates contested the election,Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union the result of which was a victory for the People's Alliance Party, which won 11 of the 38 seats.
Results
By constituency
Constituency Electorate Candidate Party Votes % NotesCentral Guadalcanal 3,525 Paul Joseph Tovua 757 33.33 Re-electedCain Eric Seri 604 26.60 Francis Manengelea 441 19.42 David Balue 336 14.80 Jim Vokia 133 5.86 Central Malaita 3,945 Francis Joseph Saemala 658 28.48 ElectedJohn Paul Dio 500 21.65 Adrian Bataiofesi 476 20.61 UnseatedWalton Willy Abuito'o 371 16.06 Harold Maomatekwa 138 5.97 David Thomas Maeigoa 76 3.29 Robertson Buaite'e 42 1.82 David Fox Folomane 21 0.91 Edwin Misi 19 0.82 Frank Fosala 9 0.39 East ꞌAreꞌare 2,452 Peter Kenilorea 1,000 63.53 Re-electedEdward Huniehu 460 29.22 Donation Ha'apu 102 6.48 Arsene Waia 12 0.76 East Guadalcanal 3,112 Ezekiel Alebua 876 41.54 Re-electedJohnson Koli 455 21.57 David Valusa 272 12.90 Neven Onorio 230 10.91 Moses Buta 119 5.64 Julius Taipou 95 4.50 John Pedeleni 62 2.94 East Honiara 5,148 Batholomew Ulufa'alu 808 28.47 ElectedJohn Maetia Kaliuae 585 20.61 UnseatedDavid Jack Maesua 481 16.95 Leslie Fugui 448 15.79 Rolland Dausabea 409 14.41 Alfred Aihunu 107 3.77 East Isabel 3,236 Nathaniel Supa 781 31.45 Re-electedMichael Evo 694 27.95 Culwick Maneguasa Vahia 531 21.39 Lonsdale Manase 184 7.41 Jayson Luguhavi 158 6.36 Michael Devis 75 3.02 Joseph Bogese 60 2.42 East Kwaio 3,200 John Fisango 347 22.46 ElectedSamuel Fangaria 188 12.17 George Henry Tafoa 164 10.61 Dick Kolosu Fuamae 161 10.42 Joseph Firiabae 157 10.16 Samson Ubuni 152 9.84 Gideon Siofa 132 8.54 Kadmiel Martin 107 6.93 Azel Laete Susua 81 5.24 Ken Gala'a 56 3.62 East Makira 4,450 David Sitai 2,214 61.96 Re-electedBenedict Kinika 1,359 38.04 East Malaita 4,037 Alfred Maetia 648 28.09 Re-electedJohn Moffat Fugui 358 15.52 Shemuel Siau 349 15.13 Andrew Buga 270 11.70 William Gua 229 9.93 Daniel Lulutaloa 123 5.33 Stephen Anilafa Sipolo 118 5.11 Michael Peter Ramosae 105 4.55 Kwasi Daurara 64 2.77 Martin Ma'akalo 43 1.86 Gizo/Kolombangara 2,559 Jackson Piasi 429 28.99 ElectedJoini Tutua 262 17.70 UnseatedLemech D. Qae 245 16.55 Chris Taboua 245 16.55 Warren Paia 163 11.01 Kenneth Vave 133 8.99 Etekia Avita 3 0.20 Lau/Mbaelelea 9,014 Ben Foukona 710 16.28 Re-electedSale Ferania 699 16.03 Paul Maenu'u 388 8.90 Nathan Wate 384 8.81 Diau Mauga 383 8.78 Philip Solodia 293 6.72 Daniel Aba 279 6.40 Alwyn Wa'ako 269 6.17 Pio Akeasitaloa 245 5.62 Peter Alafa 186 4.27 F. Waneuria 164 3.76 Allen Billy Arafoa 149 3.42 Paul Kakai 89 2.04 Andrew Aluna 73 1.67 Stephen Iro'omea 40 0.92 A. Silofae 10 0.23 Malaita Outer Islands 932 Abraham Kapei 243 36.11 Re-electedShadrach R. Keuni 161 23.92 Brown Saua 156 23.18 Paul Keyaumi 113 16.79 Marovo 3,248 Christopher C. Abe 1,204 52.39 Re-electedSnyder Rini 669 29.11 Pulepada Ghemu 218 9.49 Haroni H. Hilli 207 9.01 Nggela 5,150 Gordon Mara 863 24.23 ElectedMartin Mata 713 20.02 Robert Bera 703 19.74 UnseatedHenry Raraka Koga 601 16.87 Mathew Puia 532 14.94 Richard Harper 111 3.12 Patrick Ifurii 39 1.09 North Choiseul 2,731 Allan Qurusu 1,089 53.25 Re-electedClement Pikabatu Kengava 492 24.06 Jimmy Pitanapi 212 10.37 Voyce Pitakaka 137 6.70 Elijah Kimasaru 68 3.33 Wesley Vukakolo 47 2.30 North East Guadalcanal 2,738 Waeta Ben 836 44.54 ElectedHilda Thugea Kari 777 41.40 Daniel Sade 264 14.06 UnseatedNorth Guadalcanal 3,827 Baddlly Devesi 1,161 44.98 ElectedGideon Moses 296 11.47 David Vatamana Vouza 286 11.08 David Thuguvoda 257 9.96 George Palua 166 6.43 Stephen Paeni 129 5.00 UnseatedAlfred Thugea 112 4.34 Stephen Mataghu 110 4.26 John B. Manebona 64 2.48 North West Malaita 4,382 John Edmond Foreman Sukina 577 22.65 ElectedSwanson Cornelius Konofilia 547 21.48 UnseatedJoseph Taega 511 20.06 Fred Neobule 362 14.21 Saul Sumagelo 187 7.34 Joseph Gofi 145 5.69 Andrew Tonawane 89 3.49 Jonas Bobby 75 2.94 Wilfred Daoau 54 2.12 Ranongga/Simbo 2,249 Reuben Lilo 378 22.49 ElectedJay Hong 370 22.01 Wilson. T. Sosopu 235 13.98 Maxwell Simi 169 10.05 Stephen B. Joi 139 8.27 George Talasasa 92 5.47 Bruce Ragoso 88 5.23 Laurence Runikera 87 5.18 Remon Sore 47 2.80 Gordon Siama 41 2.44 George Alepio 35 2.08 Rennell/Bellona 1,493 Joses Taungenga Tuhanuku 468 52.64 ElectedPaul John 210 23.62 John Tepaika 183 20.58 UnseatedWesley Hakanoa 28 3.15 Roviana and North New Georgia 2,600 Job Dudley Tausinga 1,741 72.00 Re-electedIan Kopele Talasasa 677 28.00 Russells/Savo 3,520 Allan Kemakeza 990 45.23 ElectedAubrey Puia 490 22.38 Augustine Rose 462 21.11 John Ngina 204 9.32 B. Silas Selo 43 1.96 Shortland 1,250 Albert Bakale Laore 317 32.55 ElectedJames Laore 221 22.69 Peter J. Salaka 207 21.25 UnseatedEzekiel Alex Ivinui 122 12.53 Ludovic Hasaodiau 107 10.99 Small Malaita 4,212 Alex Bartlett 908 29.16 Re-electedWilliam Nii Haomae 679 21.80 Michael Masiha 551 17.69 Nicholas Ma'aramo 529 16.99 Christian Moffat Suiga 447 14.35 South Choiseul 3,089 Caleb Kotali 721 31.86 ElectedHarrison Benjamin 445 19.66 Romano Noqebatu 293 12.95 Alfred Sasa Biliki 260 11.49 Jason Dorovolomo 226 9.99 UnseatedAlpha Kimata 192 8.48 Stainer Pitaduna 126 5.57 South Guadalcanal 3,217 Victor Samuel Ngele 902 39.18 ElectedSethuel Kelly 646 28.06 UnseatedStephen Cheka 594 25.80 Victor Alikivara 101 4.39 Craig Apusae Pelu 59 2.56 Temotu Nende 3,350 Ataban M Tropa 736 30.65 Re-electedPeter Noli 413 17.20 John Melanoli 291 12.12 John Tope 278 11.58 James Mekab 230 9.58 Jonas Melatua 150 6.25 Samuel Tensing Leo 109 4.54 Ambrose Yamalo 86 3.58 Balthazar Laula 61 2.54 Caspar Uka 47 1.96 Temotu Pele 3,527 Michael Maina 484 23.17 ElectedSimon Peter Leinga 234 11.20 UnseatedWilson Ramsey Nimepo 206 9.86 John Patteson Vaike 195 9.33 Nathaniel Menigi 170 8.14 Charles Natembo 137 6.56 Samson Maloaki 121 5.79 George Albert Fafale 104 4.98 Ezekiel Maai Alolo 102 4.88 Moffat Bonunga 97 4.64 John Knox Ikaoeo 61 2.92 John Mark Ma'ake 55 2.63 John Teanake 41 1.96 Robert Taylor 37 1.77 John Baddley Bakila 34 1.63 Willie Dagi Kailo 11 0.53 Ulawa/Ugi 1394 Nathaniel Rahumae Waena — — Re-elected unopposedVella Lavella 3,030 Allan Paul 866 35.12 ElectedSeth G. Lekelalu 646 26.20 UnseatedIodine Panasasa 548 22.22 Reddly Kiko 313 12.69 Gwen J. Abana 93 3.77 Vona Vona/Rendova/Tetepari 2,599 Danny Philip 685 35.58 Re-electedHoloti Panapio 509 26.44 Timothy Zama Hebala 191 9.92 Hugh Soakai 161 8.36 Nathaniel Soto 93 4.83 John Talasasa 86 4.47 Billy Veo 80 4.16 Martin Wickham 67 3.48 Patterson Runikera 35 1.82 Luxton Jovere 18 0.94 West ꞌAreꞌare 2,518 Andrew Nori 669 40.97 Re-electedDavid Kausimae 566 34.66 Vincent Nakumora 199 12.19 Albert Hauhare 199 12.19 West Guadalcanal 4,343 George Kejoa 1,204 43.91 Re-electedFrancis Orodani 602 21.95 John Martin Garo 468 17.07 Gordon Billy Gatu 262 9.56 Kamilo Teke 206 7.51 West Honiara 3,777 Ben Gale 478 28.23 Re-electedEdward Kingmele 370 21.85 Peter Vincent Bennett 289 17.07 John Wheatley 215 12.70 Justus Charles Lesimaoma 210 12.40 William Taisia 89 5.26 Ruth Teu Keyaumi 42 2.48 West Isabel 3,289 Edmond H. Anderson 883 33.74 ElectedDennis Carlos Lulei 868 33.17 UnseatedRobert Perakana 368 14.06 Nelson Kehe Kile 340 12.99 Hudson Kikovaka 158 6.04 West Kwaio 3,104 George Luialamo 642 33.13 ElectedJonathan Wesley Kuka 438 22.60 UnseatedJack Francis Ross 252 13.00 Abraham Baeanisia 184 9.49 Christian Bili 179 9.24 Paul Andrew Foasi 174 8.98 Joseph Maeaniani 55 2.84 Adrian Eddy Bibimauri 14 0.72 West Kwara'ae 6,381 Sam Alasia 681 20.48 ElectedStephen Tonafalea 420 12.63 UnseatedMalcolm Maefilia 335 10.08 George Augustus Inomea 257 7.73 Cypriano Rifalea 223 6.71 Collin Gauwane 208 6.26 Alban Kedei Kome 203 6.11 Chris Suaga 188 5.65 Robert Wilson Aioro 177 5.32 Jemuel Misalo 148 4.45 Patrick Liufo'oa Gwaimaoa 142 4.27 Daniel Daununu Fale 126 3.79 Francis Lulumani 117 3.52 Max Solo Erenimae 67 2.02 Alfred Kela 33 0.99 West Makira 4177 Solomon S. Mamaloni — — Re-elected unopposed
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