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MRD Hands Over RSDP-Funded Maritime Transport Project To East Makira, Commends China For $1.5 Million Support
Monday, 9 November 2026, 9:33 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The project comprises 11 boats and 25 outboard motor (OBM) engines, funded by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP), which MRD implements. More >>
MRD Conducts Successful CDF Act Awareness For Malaita Outer Islands Constituents
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 4:23 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
More than 100 participants, including community chiefs, community and church leaders, and constituents, represented their communities at sessions held at Luaniua community on Luaniua Island and Pelau community on Pelau Island. More >>
RSDP-Funded Copra Storage & Buying Centre Facility Handed Over To KCDA
Monday, 26 October 2026, 3:44 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Rural Sustainable Development Program investment gives Hograno farmers a foundation for income, markets and livelihoods. More >>
North Guadalcanal Constituency Provides $100,000 In Consecration Support To Two Churches
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 2:43 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Saint Mary Metapona Anglican Church will hold its official consecration (dedication) next month in October 2026, while All Saints of Melanesia Bubulu Anglican Church will hold its own in November 2026. More >>
Shortland Islands Constituency Closes 2025 Development Program Implementation With Record Delivery
Friday, 18 September 2026, 3:34 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The delivery, which began early this month, is the third and final shipment following two earlier deliveries in the final quarter of 2025 and in early 2026. More >>
West Makira Constituency Gets $1.5 Million Transport Boost As China-funded RSDP Targets Key Sectors
Friday, 11 September 2026, 2:59 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Funded through the PRC's Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) and implemented by MRD, the project supplies 17 fibreglass boats and 18 outboard motor engines (nine 40hp and nine 30hp units). More >>
Shortland Islands Constituency Takes Delivery Of $1.5 Million China-Funded RSDP Fishing Project
Friday, 4 September 2026, 8:52 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The programme aligns with China's Global Development Initiative, including the Belt and Road Initiative, and supports Solomon Islands' National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016–2035. More >>
China-Funded RSDP Delivers 400 Solar-Powered Street Lights To Communities In East Honiara Constituency
Friday, 28 August 2026, 4:18 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Member of Parliament for East Honiara Constituency and the Minister for Health and Medical Services Honourable Morris Toiraena, said the project was about far more than infrastructure. More >>
Central Makira Constituency Acknowledges PRC's Support Of Agricultural Tools And Equipment
Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:24 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Representing the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, Secretary Mr Wang Jinzhao, said the PRC was pleased to provide the support. More >>
East Central Guadalcanal Constituency Acknowledges PRC For $100,000 Support To MRCA Sanitation Project
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 9:30 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The financial support will go toward the sanitation project aimed at improving community health and the environment. More >>
All 50 Constituencies To Undergo CDF Audit – Minister Waneoroa
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 5:34 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The Minister for Rural Development, Honourable Daniel Waneoro told Parliament that Community Participatory Audit (CPA) has been piloted in two constituencies – North Guadalcanal and East Are'are. More >>
MRD Charts New Path For Rural Prosperity With Economic Growth Centres
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 5:30 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
"All citizens of this nation aspire for a good life — the role of government is to facilitate and create the conducive environment for this to take place," said Minister for Rural Development, Hon. Danial Waneoroa. More >>
Minister Waneoroa: MRD Reforms Aim To Empower Rural Communities
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 5:28 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
"Implementation of the Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 is paramount to ensure legitimacy for the systems of delivery, including efficiency & effectiveness," said Minister for Rural Development Hon Daniel Waneoroa. More >>
Government Reviews CDF Act 2023 To Strengthen Governance
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 5:22 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
"MRD's primary focus is to improve our CDF legislative framework, ensuring efficiency in the constituency development program and that the program is fit-for-purpose," said Minister for Rural Development, Hon. Danial Waneoroa. More >>
Ou'oumatawa Community In Small Malaita Constituency Takes Delivery Of New CDF-Funded Truck
Monday, 10 August 2026, 7:30 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Member of Parliament for SMC, Honourable Rick Hou, officiated the handover, marking a major milestone in the constituency's transport infrastructure and service delivery. More >>
Ghumu Community Celebrates New Footpath Infrastructure
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 5:08 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Member of Parliament Honourable Choylin Yim Douglas and a representative from the PRC Embassy, Counsellor Zhao officially handed over the footpath to the community. More >>
MP Hou Handovers 300K CDF-Funded Water Supply Project To Niu Ples Community
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:15 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
Hon. Hou acknowledged the efforts of the contractor, project committee, community leaders, landowners, church leaders, and residents who contributed to the project's successful completion. More >>
MP Manele Officially Hands Over Transport Vehicles To Johitori And Alualu Communities
Saturday, 18 July 2026, 2:07 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
The handover ceremonies took place at Johitori in Susubona and Alualu in Kaevanga, both recognised as highly productive agricultural areas within the Hograno ward. More >>
MP Hou Officially Hands Over CDF-Funded Tarapaina Clinic Staff House
Friday, 10 July 2026, 11:32 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
“By providing suitable accommodation, we are creating a better working and living environment that will encourage our nurses to remain in our rural communities and continue delivering quality healthcare to our people," Hon. Hou said. More >>
North West Choiseul Constituency Acclaims PRC’s Generous $100,000 Livelihood Support
Friday, 3 July 2026, 11:12 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development
CDO Taniveke said the significant assistance of these solar systems will definitely serve the communities, especially the beneficiaries, ensuring reliable and clean energy for improved lighting and community infrastructure development. More >>
