Will's Word: Solomons PM must rebuild trust amid leadership uncertainty

We were talking about it yesterday, but let's continue because there's been a development in the Solomon Islands.

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s position in the Solomon Islands remains pretty fragile, I'd say, even though, if you missed it, a motion of no confidence against him was ultimately withdrawn.

Might I add, the motion was pulled at the last minute, and questions will inevitably linger about whether he's even fit for the job.

Honestly, this is more of a temporary reprieve for Manele, who still faces a pretty divided parliament. I'm going to say it's still a tough road ahead.

He'll need to unite his government and regain the trust of MPs to avoid these future challenges to his leadership. Frankly, his ability to keep his leadership intact will actually depend on his ability to navigate internal rifts and deliver on economic development, which is a biggie in the Solomon Islands. We've been talking about it throughout the year.

The broader political instability in the Pacific that I was talking about yesterday cannot go unnoticed.

The Solomon Islands is the latest in a string of Pacific nations facing political instability.

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Like I said yesterday, you've also heard about Tonga's situation, Vanuatu, and there is no denying that there is increased tension between China and the United States.

That will also add pressure to Manele’s leadership because he will need to balance those international challenges while stabilising issues on the home front.

So it's a tough gig for the Solomon Islands PM.

In the end, Manele’s survival depends on how he handles this moment of uncertainty, and at this stage, my confidence in his handling it is pretty shaky, just like his leadership.

That's Will's Word.