Iumi News

During a recent press conference held on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derrick Manuari and Mines Director Mrs. Krista Jacobs Tatapu took questions from the press on the issue of 33 unpaid bauxite shipments exported from West Rennell, the Minister of Mines, Hon. Derrick Manuari gave a hopeful […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is launching a three-year initiative beginning in February 2025 to promote Community-Based Coastal Resource Management (CBRM) across Oceania. This initiative will focus on diversifying resource management strategies, improving local livelihoods, sharing successful practices across provinces, and building the capacity of extension workers. As part of the preparatory

Eight academic staff from the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (FAFF) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) conducted a site consultation at the Tina Hydropower Development Project site this week as part of a broader ecological restoration initiative. The purpose of the visit was to assess vegetation clearance zones and disposal sites affected

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially launched the implementation of the new Teachers’ Pay Structure and Classification, effective today, Thursday, 15th May 2025. This marks a significant step in the ongoing implementation of the Education Act 2023, which aligns with the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) policy of

Our team apologizes to the Solomon Islands Postal Corporation’s Management (SIPC) for a recent article published by our team concerning the Solomon Post raised concerns based on outdated experiences with unverified information and past shortcomings of the organization. While the grievances outlined in the piece may have reflected real frustrations from earlier years, they fail

Mrs. Anita Bula (HP) and Mrs. Joanica Gregory (midwife) giving awareness to ladies at Eleoteve About 3,807 individuals both male and female across seven communities and two schools in South Vella La Vella, Western Province, have been informed about the importance of immunization. This vital awareness campaign was delivered by the Adventist Development and Relief

Honiara, Solomon Islands – 15 May 2025 The illegal prospecting activities on the Balasuna River have drawn national attention as one of the many unlawful operations that has happened across the Solomon Islands. These incidents are occurring largely due to a lack of inspection, monitoring, and proper policing by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and

Relief work is actively progressing along Mendana Avenue in Honiara, where crews are addressing critical sections from Point Cruz Solomon Motors to the Honiara Hotel and Casino (HHC) Roundabout. Emergency repairs were carried out this morning in front of HHC and the Central Market area, targeting both sides of the road. These temporary measures aim

The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has revealed that a total of SBD 10.8 million remains unpaid from 33 bauxite shipments exported from West Rennell, raising concerns among landowners, provincial authorities, and the national government. In a media briefing held on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, Minister Hon. Derrick Manuari and Mines Director Mrs.

The growing culture of bribery within government ministries in the Solomon Islands is placing huge pressure on ordinary citizens who are already struggling to make ends meet. Reports reaching our news desk reveal a disturbing trend, what should be public services offered freely and fairly are increasingly tied to under-the-table payments and personal connections. Locals