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PRC-Funded RSDP Provides $1.5 Million To MOI Constituency For Transport And Livelihood Support

Thursday, 8 January 2026, 1:13 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

Project supplies include 13 boats, 13 outboard motor engines (OBMs), and six fibreglass canoes, aimed at improving livelihoods in communities and easing transportation difficulties often faced by the islanders. More >>

CHC Boosts Mataks Futsal Club's Preparation Ahead Of Regional Competition In Fiji

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 3:59 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

The team Manager also assured the constituency office of the team’s commitment, support, and close collaboration in the years ahead, as the constituency office, under the leadership of Hon. Lilo, continues to serve the people of Central Honiara. More >>

Small Malaita Convenes First 2025 CDC Meeting, Approves Budget And Development Plans

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 1:51 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae said that the meeting was held purposefully to discuss the constituency’s key development priorities and other critical matters. More >>

New Ambulance For Takwa Health Centre In Lau-Mbaelelea Constituency

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 1:47 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

Funding support was made possible through the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Programme of the National Government, through the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), under the LBCO 2024 CDF budget $3.88 million allocation, at a value of half a million ... More >>

East Makira CDC Successfully Completes Scrutiny Of 2025 CDF Project Applications

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 6:03 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This critical exercise ensures that all proposed projects align with the Solomon Islands Constituency Development (SICD) Policy and adhere to the provisions of the CDF Act 2023, Section 14. More >>

Shortland Islands Constituency Acquits 2024 CDF Expenditure In Compliance With CDF Act 2023

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 1:51 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This decisive act underscores the constituency’s commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of public resources, setting a positive precedent for other constituencies. More >>

MRD Launches New Corporate Plan Outlining Strategic Priorities For Next 3 Years

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 1:31 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

The plan emphasizes sustainable development, empowerment for self-sufficiency, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster economic resilience and improve livelihood opportunities across rural communities. More >>

Historic Aufasu–Namoia Road Officially Opens, Unlocks Economic Opportunities For Kwaibaita Communities

Thursday, 10 July 2025, 10:22 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This road historically connects the East Kwara’ae to the East Kwaio Communities along the Kwaibaita River. This transformative road development poised to boost connectivity, economic development and improve community livelihoods within the previously landlocked ... More >>

62 Companies Sign PSA Contracts With SIG/MRD To Supply Materials To Constituencies

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 3:20 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This signing marks a significant milestone toward the full implementation of the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) budget; enabling the mobilization of essential resources for rural development projects and community improvements. More >>

HKH Constituency Submits 2024 CDF Expenditure Report, Reinforces Accountability & Compliance With CDF Act 2023

Sunday, 8 June 2025, 9:04 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

The report submitted comprised of the records of the total CDF allocation of about 3.88m disbursed to each constituency at the end of the Financial Year 2024. More >>

East Makira Constituency Delivers Livelihood Assistance To Empower Rural Communities

Sunday, 8 June 2025, 7:38 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This initiative underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to uplifting rural communities and fostering sustainable development, especially in EMC under the leadership of the Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Honourable ... More >>

North Guadalcanal Constituency Champions CDF Accountability

Friday, 25 April 2025, 12:49 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This marks a significant step in promoting transparency and accountability in the delivery of its CDF under the national government’s Constituency Development Programme (CDP). More >>

North Guadalcanal Constituency Leads The Way In Rural Development

Thursday, 20 March 2025, 7:19 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

“Our communities, farmers, and constituents are set to benefit significantly from this ongoing road maintenance efforts that are crucial for both local livelihoods and the transportation of agricultural produce to Honiara,” Hon. Dr Bosawai said. More >>

Implementation Of 2024 CDF Programme Continues Following Late Release Of Funds

Monday, 10 March 2025, 6:04 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This slow release of funds and implementation was associated with several factors, including the commencement of the CDF Act 2023, which requires that constituency offices and SIG constituency-designated bank accounts must be established before ... More >>

Country’s 50 Constituency Offices Now Operational – Minister Seleso

Friday, 24 January 2025, 11:16 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

“All these have been established and the 50 offices of all the constituencies including the Constituency Development Officers, Project Officers and Accountants are now in place and are undertaking their roles in their respective offices and constituencies,” ... More >>

MRD Delivers Enriching, Successful CDF Act Awareness For EMC Communities

Friday, 10 January 2025, 5:55 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

During the series of awareness, positive sentiments were echoed in support of CDF Act 2023. The participation of communities proves EMC’s eagerness to learn about the new legislation and to realise changes to how this is intended to be implemented ... More >>

Maringe-Kokota Constituents Learn About CDF Act 2023 Provisions

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 5:35 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

The series of awareness sessions were held in the constituency’s six (6) wards namely Kmagha, Koviloko, Buala, Tirotonga, Kovikoilo (Ghuguha), and Kokota. More >>

GKC Embarks On Action Plan To Foster Inclusive Growth & Tangible Outcomes For Communities

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 5:10 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

This new CDF legislation emphasises transparency, accountability, and alignment with national and local priorities, ensuring that all projects are grounded in practical and measurable goals. More >>

MRD Congratulates GKC For 4-year Development Roadmap

Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:58 pm | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

The policy document which crafted through consultations with local communities and stakeholders, focused on four core pillars. The pillars are; good governance, economic development, human capital investment and social welfare. More >>

Series Of CDF Act Awareness Underway In HKH Constituency

Monday, 28 October 2024, 11:07 am | Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development

Community leaders and chiefs from the constituency’s six (6) wards namely Kolomola, Kolotubi, Susubona, Samasodu and Baolo are representing their respective villages at the awareness sessions which will be held at six different sites within the constituency ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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