Iumi News

Gone are the days when heart patients from Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island countries would have to endure 24-hours of air travelling and spend close to $50,000 to get heart bypass surgery in India or even other more expensive destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Thanks to Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital (PSH), a state-of-the-art 100-bed […]

A car accident occurred early this New Year’s morning at around 3:32 am in Tandai, West Honiara. The incident serves as an important reminder of the dangers on the road, especially during celebrations. The driver involved in the crash was quickly rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, though their condition remains unclear at this

The recent opening of the BNBM Hardware and Home Center in Honiara marks a significant turning point for the hardware and home appliance sector in the Solomon Islands. The Chinese-owned company, which opened its doors yesterday, has already made a strong impression on the local community, with many praising the high standard of its building

Fellow Solomon Islanders, Yesterday, the Speaker of the National Parliament, in his role as Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, officially concluded the Assembly’s session. This outcome was inevitable. The Assembly convened on the final day of its constitutional deadline and, as a result, was unable to fulfill its intended purpose under the Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent

Within just a few months, the MP for Lau and Baelelea Ben Maenu’u has delivered essential goods to his constituency in health, education and others.The MP has delivered a new three ton truck to Adaua Secondary School, which sits in the Mbaelelea part of his constituency. Elders of the school have praised the new MP

Issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service HEAVY RAIN WARNING CANCELLATION ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 5:30 PM THIS AFTERNOON ON MONDAY, 30TH DECEMBER 2024. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR CENTRAL, GUADALCANAL, MALAITA, MAKIRA, TEMOTU AND RENNELL & BELLONA PROVINCES IS NOW CANCELLED. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF

In this festive season, the people of the North Malaita Constituency in Malaita Province have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Waneoroa, for a generous gesture of goodwill. Hon. Waneoroa distributed $150 to each of his voters, an unexpected gift that has caused both appreciation and conversation within the communities.

My fellow Solomon Islanders, I address you on an urgent matter. The Prime Minister has decided to convene the Constituent Assembly. This meeting is scheduled for 30th December 2024. The Constituent Assembly is tasked by law with a serious responsibility. It must debate, amend, and vote on the future of our Draft Federal Constitution. However,

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER ONE ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 5:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER 2024. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR MOST PROVINCES.SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT MOST PROVINCES.SUCH LOCALISED HEAVY RAIN MAY