The Ministry of Rural Development Solomon Islands (MRD) officially welcomed its new Minister, Honourable Daniel Waneoroa, on May 14, 2025, with assured support and a commitment to drive the ministry’s key priorities and policies forward.
Honourable Minister Waneoroa, MP for North Malaita Constituency, assumed the helm of Rural Development and the ministerial portfolio following his swearing-in on May 2, 2025, before the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu.
He replaced former Honourable Minister Rollen Seleso.
During the introductory and welcome ceremony, Permanent Secretary John Niroa Misite’e acknowledged Hon. Waneoroa for accepting the responsibility of leading the ministry.
PS Misite’e stated that the senior management and staff are pleased to have him as their new Minister. He assured that the ministry is ready to provide the necessary support to advance its key priorities and ensure services are delivered to our rural communities.
Meanwhile, Hon. Minister Waneoroa expressed his appreciation to PS Misite’e, management, and staff for the warm welcome extended to him.
Hon. Waneoroa said he is pleased to join MRD as Minister and to be part of a young and vibrant team that continues to deliver services to our rural people and support development initiatives across the country.
He added that he looks forward to working closely with everyone to achieve the best outcomes for our rural communities through the ministry’s plans and key priorities for this year and beyond.
The Minister also reaffirmed his political commitment to driving the ministry’s important policies and development initiatives for the benefit of every citizen of Solomon Islands.
“MRD is a small ministry but with a significant footprint, and I am happy to join the ministry to help our country develop in our rural communities,” he said.
The Minister also thanked PS Misite’e for his leadership and staff for their ongoing commitment and dedication to serving the nation over the years.
He further stated that, as a new Minister, he is devoted to supporting the ministry’s ongoing legislative reforms and the implementation of the new CDF legislation for better governance.
In response, PS Misite’e confirmed that the Ministry and its staff look forward to working with the Minister to continue the legislative and policy initiatives already underway.
Honourable Minister Waneoroa is the current MP for North Malaita Constituency.
Prior to his successful election to Parliament in the 2024 national election, Waneoroa, a university graduate, worked as a Planning Specialist for the Ministry of Provincial Government based in Auki, Malaita Province.
