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Scoop Video: Solomons People Power and Parliament

By: Yasmine Ryan
Published: Tue 2 May 2006 06:22 PM
Scoop Video: Solomons People Power and Parliament - Doco report by Yasmine Ryan
Opposition leader Manesha Sogavare is tipped to become the Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister after a secret vote this Thursday (May 4 2006). In this video doco, Scoop reporter Yasmine Ryan distils the vibe on Honiara's streets, speaking to Solomon Islanders on what they demand from their leaders. She records Sogavare schmoozing the crowds – clearly he is the people's popular choice to lead their country.
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