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RSDP funds East Kwaio Constituency’s $1.5 million fishery project

The People’s Republic of China (PRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), delivered a fishery project worth $1.5 million to East Kwaio Constituency (EKC) on 27 February 2026.

19 Mar 2026

Rural Development
North Malaita Constituency delivers $3.2 million CDF-funded projects to boost rural livelihoods
The North Malaita Constituency (NMC) is currently in full swing with the implementation of its 2025 Constituency Development Program-funded livelihood projects, worth $3.2 million.
6 Mar 2026
Mining
Gold Ridge Mining shareholders donate SBD1.5 million to local communities
Chairman of Gold Ridge Mining Ltd, Mingqing Gao, and Ms. Gao donated SBD1.5 million to support the 16 tribes of the Gold Ridge mining communities. The shareholders, who own 70 percent of the Gold Ridge Mining operation through Wanguo International Mining Group, contributed the funding from their…
18 Feb 2026
Rural Development
Japan funds Bobolo community Water Supply Project in Malaita
By Alfred Pagepitu The Government of Japan has officially signed a grant contract to support the construction of a water supply system for Bobolo Community in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, under its Grassroots and Human Security Project scheme.
6 Feb 2026
Rural Development
VATUD, Aoke-Langalanga constituencies laud PRC’s generous livelihood assistance
The VATUD Constituency and Aoke-Langalanga Constituency (ALC) Offices of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) have expressed their sincere gratitude to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Embassy in Honiara for its unwavering support in enhancing rural livelihoods through a generous donation of…
3 Feb 2026
Religion
NGC office continues to provide dedicated support for churches
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) Office, under the leadership of Honourable Dr. Paul Bosawai, continues to render unwavering support to churches— a commitment that guarantees churches can thrive and serve their congregations effectively.
15 Jan 2026
Guadalcanal Province
$1.5M PROJECT SUPPORT FOR NORTH EAST GUADALCANAL CONSTITUENCY
The People’s Republic of China, in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), on 18 December 2025, officially handed over project support valued at $1.5 million to the North East Guadalcanal Constituency (NEGC).
14 Jan 2026
Rural Development
Maringe-Kokota constituency lauds PRC’s generous assistance of 20 water tanks
The Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) office of Isabel Province has expressed its gratitude to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through its Embassy in Honiara for a generous donation of 20 water tanks to support its efforts to improve community livelihoods.
17 Dec 2025
Rural Development
NGC empowers rural communities with $1.4 million in CDF livelihood projects
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) office delivered livelihood projects and essential materials worth $1,421,928 to various rural communities on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to improve socio-economic livelihoods in the region.
5 Dec 2025
Rural Development
East Makira Constituency delivers first batch of 2025 CDF-funded projects
The East Makira Constituency (EMC) office, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, has commenced the delivery of the first batch of projects for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) program.
17 Nov 2025
Rural Development
Lau-Mbaelelea Constituency brings fresh piped water supply to Goulu Community doorstep
The Lau-Mbaelelea Constituency office, under the leadership of Honourable Ben Maenu’u, continues to support and implement transformative development initiatives within the constituency.
23 Oct 2025
Central Islands Province
Tulagi Women Unite in Celebration of International Rural Women’s Day
By Chris Alex More than 400 women from across Tulagi’s five zones, along with community members, gathered to celebrate the International Rural Women’s Day, a first-of-its-kind event for Tulagi Ward. The event, held in Tulagi, was graced by the Central Provincial Government Premier, Hon.
17 Oct 2025
Rural Development
Maenu’u hands-over canoes for LBC Honiara Residents.
By Mary Idu Burumaea The Lau Baelelea Constituency (LBC) office, led by Honorable Ben Maenu’u, proudly handed over fiberglass paddle canoes valued at $400,000 SBD to constituents residing in Honiara recently.
2 Oct 2025
Health
Arao clinic ablution block nears completion
By Mary Idu Burumaea Work on the Arao Clinic ablution block in Lau Mbaelelea constituency, Malaita province is nearly completed. Work on the facility was started by the previous administration and continues under the leadership of the current constituency’s Member of Parliament Hon. Ben Maenu.
30 Jul 2025
CDF
North Guadalcanal Constituency Launches Economic Zones and hands over Tractors.
By Alex Dadamu North Guadalcanal Constituency has officially launched its 12 Green Economic Zones on Wednesday, May 4th 2025. The launch also included the handover of 12 tractors that will be used in the economic zones.
5 Jun 2025
Agriculture
RRR Investments Farmers Association earns over 50k in first shipment of copra
RRR Investments Farmers Association in Ulawa Island sold its first shipments of Copra last month, earning over $50,000. The association is one of the Agri-Business Producer Organizations (ABPO) in Makira- Ulawa Province, which received funding from the World Bank funded Solomon Islands Agriculture…
2 Jun 2025
Guadalcanal Province
NORTH GUADALCANAL SET TO LAUNCH GREEN ECONOMIC ZONES
By Eliza Kukutu North Guadalcanal Constituency will be launching its 12 Green Economic Zones (GEZ) on Wednesday this week at its temporary site in North Guadalcanal. The launching will see the handing over of 12 tractors to boost agricultural development and food security in the region.
2 Jun 2025
Rural Development
Renbel steps in: For the first time, province joins EU-funded project to improve service delivery
In a historic milestone for Rennell and Bellona Province and its Provincial Government signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Provincial Governance and Service Delivery Project (PGSD), funded by the European Union.
9 May 2025
Health
Central Honiara Constituency boosts HCC health service delivery with brand-new vehicles
The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) office has provided timely support with the delivery of two brand-new 15-seater buses worth $497,231.80 to the Honiara City Council (HCC), Health Division on Friday.
6 May 2025
Rural Development
North Guadalcanal champions CDF accountability
The era of desired change has arrived for the North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) as it takes the lead in Constituency Development Funds (CDF) audit compliance.
25 Apr 2025