Solomons cabinet minister dies suddenly in Honiara

PORT MORESBY - Solomon Islands Public Service Minister Joses Sanga collapsed and died in Honiara early today.

The MP for East Malaita collapsed at his home in Honiara this morning and was taken to the National Referral Hospital where he was pronounced dead, ABC's Radio Australia reported.

A cause of death has not been given.

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has summoned his cabinet this morning to discuss Sanga's sudden death.

Before becoming an MP, Sanga was a permanent secretary for public service and a permanent secretary for the cabinet.

- AAP