Iumi News

Work has officially started on the construction of the Su’u Harbour and Bira Bridges in Malaita Province. The construction is being undertaken with financial support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). The civil works are being […]

As Solomon Islands’ number one economic partner, Australia has announced the provision of an additional SBD22 million in budget support to the Solomon Islands Government, bringing the total of Australia’s general budget support for 2024 to around SBD82 million. A direct funding agreement was signed on Thursday 28 November by the Minister for Finance and

Jovita Ambrose, a former national youth sprinter and referee, is set to make her debut for the Solomon Islands National Rugby Sevens women’s team at the 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens tournament. The tournament is scheduled to take place this weekend at the National Sports Stadium in Honiara. Ambrose’s athletic background, particularly her sprinting career, has

A Motion of No Confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been presented to the National Parliament today. While the specific details of the motion remain undisclosed, Jefferson Hallu, the Clerk of the National Parliament, confirmed this evening that his office has received it. The motion was submitted by Gordon Darcy Lilo, the MP for

Youth empowerment in Solomon Islands has received a boost with a recent handover of new laptops, speakers, and headphones to the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC) from the Australian Government. The technology will enhance SINYC’s capacity to advocate for youth development, improve operational efficiency, and expand its outreach across the provinces. SINYC has partnered

Solomon Islands is officially in the 2024 – 2025 high risk weather season. As the local disaster response sector conducts crucial preparation for the potential of a natural disaster, Australia is proud to be working shoulder to shoulder in support. On 4 December, Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton attended an event at the National Disaster

Solomon Islands National Team head coach Josh Smith has revealed his official 23-man squad for the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024. With the team’s title defense on the line, Smith has pulled out all the stops, making bold moves to shake up the roster on home turf. Four additions are made to the squad; Goalkeeper

Honiara, Solomon Islands – On December 1st, Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of the Archdiocese of Honiara marked the beginning of Advent with a heartfelt message of hope and a call to spiritual readiness. This day also coincided with the global Church’s launch of the Jubilee Year 2025, the Pilgrims of Hope. Addressing the faithful during