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. 

This was made possible under the NGC’s Constituency Development Funds (CDF) budget allocation for 2025.  

Project materials and goods delivered include:

• 12 paddle canoes valued at $70,000 for coastal communities involved in fishing and transportation.
• 1 x 2-ton tipper truck valued at $180,000 for the Binu registered youth group involved in the brick manufacturing business under the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) sector.
• Housing hardware materials valued at $1,061,928 under the CDF Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) component.

 A total of 123 families received their projects on Wednesday. 

The constituency also supported community road works in Ghilutae, Makile, and Maluka with $110,000 from its 2025 allocation under the CDF Grant component.

  The initiative aims to enhance the living standards of NGC rural communities by providing vital resources and supporting sustainable social and economic activities within the constituency.

Total project goods delivered, including the cost for community road works in Ghilutae, Makile, and Maluka, amounted to $1,421,928.  

Speaking during the small but significant handover ceremony, Honourable Member of Parliament Dr. Paul Bosawai said he is pleased to facilitate this support on behalf of the government and encouraged recipients to take good care of their projects to ensure they benefit their livelihoods.

He also thanked his constituents and the communities for their patience and understanding despite the delayed delivery due to financial challenges faced by the government.  

On youth support, Hon. Dr. Bosawai said that the support provided to Binu youth with the new truck is an initiative of the constituency office with the aim to have youths participate in economic activities.

“I believe in our youths, and this is the first support to our youths in the constituency. Similar assistance will be provided next year. I want to see our youths involved in economic initiatives. Next year, we will support more youths and encourage them to participate in business enterprises,” he stressed.  

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, while congratulating project recipients, appreciated the strategic leadership of Hon. Dr. Bosawai for leading the constituency.

“You have set a very good example and vision for your people. The Ministry is pleased to note the development investments that you have continued to make with the resources provided by the government, especially the CDF program, to improve our rural people’s livelihoods.”  

PS Misite’e also acknowledged community chiefs, village leaders, church leaders, and constituents of North Guadalcanal for their firm support and cooperation with their MP and the constituency office.

He affirmed the ministry’s ongoing commitment and support to all constituencies, ensuring services are delivered to the very core of our rural communities to improve people’s livelihoods.  

Clement Tavoria, who spoke on behalf of the project recipients, expressed gratitude to Hon. Bosawai for the support, especially since many of them received assistance for the first time through the NGC office, marking a change from previous leadership. 

Mr. Tavoria also thanked Hon. Dr. Paul for his inclusive support to all constituents and communities of NGC.

  This support underscores the NGC’s commitment to empowering its people and building a prosperous future for all.

The handover on Wednesday marked the first batch of projects delivered under NGC’s major initiatives planned for the 2025 budget. More deliveries to communities and schools are scheduled for the coming weeks.

The Constituency Development Funds (CDF) is a national program of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG). 

It is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) and implemented across the 50 constituencies to improve the social and economic livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders, in line with the ministry’s vision: “To empower all Solomon Islanders for self-sufficiency, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.” 

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MRD statement