Iumi News

Thursday, May 21st It was a proud and memorable evening for the MOI Constituency as two important community projects were awarded during the Australia Partnership Program Award Night. The Pelau Staff House Project and the Liuaniua Student Classroom Project were officially awarded under the Australia Partnership Program. These projects will have a positive impact on […]

Eight final-year medical students from Bond University in Australia are making a meaningful impact during their clinical placements in the Solomon Islands. Their journey, which began with 10 days at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, now continues in the Western Province, where they are spending four weeks at Gizo Provincial Hospital and Helena Goldie

In recent years, the Solomon Islands have seen a disturbing rise in violent crimes, especially murder and sexual assault. This growing wave of criminal activity has caused a strong public anger, with many now calling for the return of capital punishment as a means to control these serious offenses. Recent cases include the brutal murder

In the heart of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, street begging has become an everyday reality. Along busy roadsides and outside shops, individuals, struggle with mental illness, others seemingly healthy, can be seen asking for small amounts of money to get by. It’s a growing issue that raises questions about social welfare, unemployment,

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) officers at the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD), together with the Solomon Islands Police Support Program (SIPSP), held a two-day sport event with the Burns Creek community recently. The event offers two sports (football and volleyball) to be played during the two-day community engagement program. The finals fall

RSIPV Taro during the operation Tuimoana 2025 The use of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools enabled real-time tracking of vessel activities which helped direct patrol assets to areas of interest more efficiently during Operation Tuimoana 2025, a successful operation. The operation Tuimoana 2025 is a major regional maritime surveillance operation that

𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) hosted a pivotal event as part of the SINU-Australia Seminar Series on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kukum Campus Lecture Theatre. Featuring Professor Bradley Moggridge and Chief Esau Kekeuabata, the seminar explored the vital role of indigenous cultures, traditions,

The liquor unit at the Auki police station has arrested four adult women for selling liquor without a licence at two villages in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, recently. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the liquor unit officers received information regarding the sale of liquor without a licence from concerned

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development has commenced important relief road works across several key areas in Honiara in an effort to ease traffic congestion in the Central Business District (CBD). Last night, contractors undertook significant upgrades on Mendana Avenue and Hibiscus Avenue. Two of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. These works are part of interim

Left to right: Health Minister of Tonga, Dr. ‘Ana ‘Akau’ola, Health Minister of Solomon Islands, Dr Paul Bosawai, WPRO Regional Director, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, and Health Minister of Tuvalu, Hon. Tuafafa Latasi The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Honourable Dr Paul Bosawai, attended his first Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland over