Fiji, April 15 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has ordered an appeal to the Court of Appeal following a High Court decision Tuesday on the convening of Parliament and a motion of no confidence, saying key constitutional issues were not fully addressed.

Manele confirmed the government will challenge the ruling despite acknowledging the court's swift handling of the case.

"I formally acknowledge the judgment delivered today by the High Court of Solomon Islands regarding the Judicial Review claim concerning the convening of Parliament and the processing of a Motion of No Confidence."

He thanked the judiciary for moving quickly on a matter of national importance.

"At the outset, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation t...