CENTRAL KWARA’AE CONSTITUENCY DELIVERS 115 COMMUNITY PROJECTS, WRAPS UP 2025 CDF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

The Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) office, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o, has successfully completed its 2025 Constituency Development Program, delivering a total of 155 community projects.

This was made possible with a $5 million allocation of the 2025 budget, comprising $3.2 million under the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) component and $1.8 million as a grant to CKC, in accordance with CDF Act 2023 guidelines.

Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Kevin Fuo’o said beneficiaries mainly include churches, schools, clinics, and various community facilities, including water supply projects supporting the constituency’s basic infrastructure development needs.

“This achievement underscores the constituency office’s commitment under Honourable Fuo’o’s leadership for inclusive and sustainable community development for Central Kwa’arae.

“This is our ongoing efforts to fill the gaps in development needs particularly with small community infrastructure which are essential to support in livelihoods and improvement of general community living standards,” CDO Fuo’o said.

Community leaders and recipients expressed gratitude and optimism about their project allocations.

David Idu from Aisalinga Community thanked the government and their Member of Parliament for support with hardware materials to help complete their kindergarten and church rest house projects.

“This support is the first of its kind for us. It will help improve education and community development. On behalf of our community, we truly appreciate it,” he said.

Lemuel Lau, Chairman of Ere’eresuli Extension Primary School, shared similar sentiments after receiving materials for their school project.

Betty Gwari from Gwareasi Community also acknowledged her Member of Parliament for providing materials for their guest house project.

Allen Billy, Chairman of Ngadaifiu Primary School, received building materials for their school project and expressed hope for further support and collaboration with the constituency office.

Pastor Ismael Adu from Radefasu Local Church expressed gratitude, noting that the support was unprecedented for their community.

“We received $69,000 worth of materials for our church project. This is a significant help. On behalf of our church, we thank the government and our Member of Parliament for their support,” he said.

Project delivery to communities and churches early this year.

Other community leaders and constituents also shared similar sentiments and welcomed the interventions, noting they will improve access to quality education, healthcare, and social and spiritual spaces, fostering long-term community empowerment and better basic services across Central Kwara’ae.

CDO Fuo’o called the project distribution a pivotal step in the constituency’s development journey and reaffirmed the office’s commitment to community development.

“The CKC Office remains committed to delivering transformative projects that encourage sustainable growth and improve constituents’ wellbeing,” he stated.

“Our team is working diligently to ensure infrastructure reaches all communities, supporting inclusive development and better service delivery.”

He emphasized that these efforts focus on strengthening essential services and improving living standards, maintaining close coordination with community leaders for fair, transparent, and timely distribution.

He also highlighted that road infrastructure remains a top priority for Central Kwara’ae, particularly the upgrade of feeder roads, which are critical to improving connectivity, stimulating local economic activities, and enhancing the overall resilience of rural communities, revealing that the 2024 CDF allocation for CKC was fully dedicated to road upgrades, including Busurata, South Road, and Fulisango roads.

The CKC Office urged beneficiaries to use resources responsibly and maintain facilities for long-term community benefit.

“Let’s continue working together for our constituency’s progress,” CDO Fuoo encouraged.

He said that communities were excited about their projects, which aim to enhance social and economic livelihoods.

Mr. Fuoo also acknowledged the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) for its ongoing support and thanked the people of CKC for their patience despite delays.

This project delivery reflects the government’s commitment to rural development through MRD, supporting livelihoods even in small ways.

“This support aims to improve lives in remote communities. Despite limited resources, the government remains dedicated to assisting constituency offices in development efforts.”

The CDO expressed gratitude to the national government and Honourable Minister Ricky Fuoo for their unwavering support of the Constituency Development Program, which funds various community initiatives nationwide.

CDO Fuo’o stated that 2026 projects will be delivered once funds are allocated by the government.

CDF is the financing component of the Solomon Islands Government’s (SIG) Constituency Development Program, administered by MRD and implemented across 50 constituencies to improve livelihoods. The Ministry’s vision is to empower Solomon Islanders toward self-sufficiency, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.

Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae Constituency Hon. Ricky Fuo’o during a recent road upgrade in the constituency.

Project delivery to communities early this year.

Delivery of community projects in Central Kwara’ae Constituency early this year.

Project delivery to communities early this year.

Project delivery to communities early this year.

Recent road upgrade along the Busurata road in Central Kwara’ae Constituency funded by CKC under its 2024 CDF allocation.

A recent road upgrade in the constituency early this year along the Fiu-Kelakwai road.

Project delivery to communities early this year.

Constituency Project officer Sam and Principal M&E officer of MRD Manasseh Ma’asa during a recent monitoring trip to the constituency last year. The road upgrade along the Busurata road was funded by CKC under its CDF 2024 allocation.

Project delivery early this year.

Project delivery for Central Kwara’ae Constituency early this year.

Project delivery for Central Kwara’ae Constituency early this year.

A recent road upgrade work in the constituency along the Fiu-Kelakwai road.

Recent community projects delivery in the constituency.

– MRD Press