New Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele faces economic challenges with 4% growth, 7% deficit, and 3.5% inflation.

Solomon Islands' new PM Jeremiah Manele brings a different leadership style compared to his predecessor. Key challenges include mending the country's ailing economy, described as "precarious", with economic growth of 4% in 2023, but a doubled deficit at 7% of GDP and 3.5% inflation. Manele must also keep the Government of National Unity and Transformation coalition together.