Special Secretary to the Governor General, Nigel Maezama, confirmed this morning that six candidates were nominated at the close of nomination.

They are: John Moffat Fugui, Gordon Darcy Lilo, Samuel Manetoali, Manasseh Sogavare, Milner Tozaka and Douglas Ete.

John Moffat Fugui was nominated by Charles Sigoto, MP for Rannogga-Simbo; Dickson Mua Panakitasi, MP for Savo-Russells; Commins Aston Meta, MP for Temotu-Nende and Bradley Tovosia, MP for East Guadalcanal.

Gordon Darcy Lilo was nominated by Walter Folotalu, MP for Lau/Mbaelelea; Andrew Hanaria, MP for East Are'are; Hypolite Taremae, MP for Central Makira and David Tome, MP for Baegu/Asifola.

Samuel Manetoali was nominated by Joseph Onika, MP for North-East Guadalcanal; Lional Alex, MP for South Vella Lavella; Manasseh Maelanga, MP for East Malaita and Martin Kealoe, MP for Malaita Outer Islands.

Manasseh Sogavare was nominated by Peter Shanel, MP for Central Guadalcanal; Elijah Doro Muala, MP for South Choiseul; Snyder Rini, MP for Marovo and Dick Ha'amori, MP for West Makira.

Milner Tozaka was nominated by Job Duddley Tausinga, MP for North New Georgia; Moses Garu, MP for West Guadalcanal; Rick Hou, MP for Small Malaita and Clay Forau Soalaoi, MP for Temotu Vatud.

And, Douglas Ete was nominated by Matthew Wale, MP for Aoke Langa Langa; Steve Abana, MP for Fataleka; David Day Pacha, MP for South Guadalcanal and James Tora, MP for Ulawa Ugi.

Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has set Wednesday November 16th as the election date for a new prime minister.

The election of a new prime minister on Wednesday will be presided over by the Governor General.