Iumi News

Honiara, Solomon Islands [12 November 2024] – Goldie College National Secondary School in Western Province now has a new boys’ dormitory, valued at SBD1.8 million, thanks to the partnership between the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Solomon Islands through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The education infrastructure was officially handed over to the […]

Photograph by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas Scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest coral. Measuring 34 meters wide, 32 meters long and 5.5 meters high, with a circumference of 183 meters, the gigantic organism is a complex network of coral polyps — tiny

The people of the Solomon Islands are on edge as they await the upcoming parliamentary debate on the highly anticipated COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit report, which is set to take place this Friday, 15th November. The audit, conducted by the Auditor General, has raised alarm bells across the nation with its shocking revelations

Solomon Islands is stepping up preparations to host the third edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from December 10-22. A joint Cabinet-sanctioned Local Organizing Committee, comprising Government and Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Officials commenced strategic meetings this week following the signing of the Host Agreement between the MSG

The Minister of Finance was instructed by the Prime Minister over the weekend to clarify and address outstanding issues concerning the approval of a substantial financial exemption worth over SBD 29 million granted to a Chinese-owned company. The exemption, aimed at upgrading a warehouse, wharf, as well as constructing an apartment complex and resort, has

The New Zealand Police have deployed two new advisors to the Solomon Islands under the Solomon Islands Police Support Programme (SIPSP) recently and will be here for a year. The advisors will work alongside our RSIPF colleagues as part of the National Crime Prevention Department. The NZ advisors support and assist the RSIPF staff with

Looking for an affordable overseas getaway? Solomon Airlines is excited to launch its “Vanuatu Escape” campaign, offering exclusive holiday packages and discounted airfares to Port Vil. Book by 30th November 2024 and travel through 31st March 2025 for the perfect Christmas or New Year’s escape. Vanuatu is just a short flight away, and with visa-free