The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), through its Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP), has approved a total funding support of $340,000 toward the establishment of the first-ever Fotana Tribe Fishery Project in East Fataleka, Malaita Province.
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully conducted an informative awareness on the new Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for communities in Reef Islands, Temotu Province on Thursday 22nd February 2024.
People of Reef Islands in Temotu Province now have a newly complete permanent fishery centre to preserve their fresh fish and other perishable products for market.
The Constituency Development Fund Act (CDF) sets the foundation for the decentralisation of development programs to the provinces. Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in parliament when reflecting on his government’s push to have the Act passed.
A number of White River’s youths officially established a Working Committee for 2024, during a meeting held at Kelyn School, West Honiara on Wednesday. Under the theme “Safe, Clean & Inspiring Community 2024”, the committee aims to organize community engagement activities to encourage solidarity,…
On October 15, International Day of Rural Women is being recognised around the world bringing attention to the unique challenges faced by women in rural communities.
More than 20 Women and girls in West Makira Constituency are now able to manage small businesses, thanks to the Matavale Women’s Association in organizing a Small Business Management training recently.
Pusiju community in Vella la Vella Island, Western Province celebrated their Easter weekend in style by empowering local women, girls, and men with a basic Cookery and Baking workshop. 46 members from the Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) and non-members attended the two-day workshop .
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has acknowledged key findings of the ’Citizen-state relations in Solomon Islands’ research project. This was after Mr. Tony Hiriasia (PhD candidate) and Dr.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr Samson Viulu is calling on the 47 Members of Parliament from the provinces to use the majority of their Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for the 2023 financial year in their constituencies instead of Honiara.
