Iumi News

Exciting progress has been made in South Vella La Vella, as building materials for the new Uriaupo Community Hall have arrived at the project site. Community members gathered to welcome the delivery and immediately began profiling the foundation for the hall, marking the start of construction. Australia is proud to partner with communities across the […]

A joint inspection team recently visited the Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade site, marking an important milestone in the project. The team, consisting of experts from SIRAP, CHEC Engineering, and Egis Site Engineering, came together to ensure the upgrade is progressing according to plan. This collaborative effort is vital for maintaining high standards of quality and

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Goroka (UoG), Dr. Teng Waninga, met with Professor Transform Aqorau to discuss expanding collaboration between UoG and the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). This meeting comes at a significant time, as UoG celebrates ten years of its Center in Honiara and looks toward establishing a full-fledged campus in

Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to welcome Professor Angela Hill and Professor Derrick Armstrong, who have joined the university through the Australian Academic Volunteers Association, with the support of Australian Volunteers International. Their presence marks a significant milestone in SINU’s efforts to strengthen its academic governance, policy frameworks, and strategic direction.  Professor Angela

Two new standby generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system have arrived at Honiara International Airport and will ensure continuous power to critical infrastructure supporting aeronautical operations, improving reliability and reducing power disruptions risks. The total investment, valued at SBD 3 million, is supported by the World Bank, and is being implemented by the Ministry

Honiara, 28 February 2025 – The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing access to climate finance and strengthening public spending during the 2nd Climate Typology Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting, held at the Ministry of National Planning and Aid Coordination (MNPDC)). This Technical-level discussion marked a crucial step in advancing climate budget

A group photo with the Palmerston North City Council Mayor, Cr. Grant Smith and the Pacific Islands representatives. The Honiara City Council (HCC) Finance team, in collaboration with the Communication and Community Engagement team from Solomon Islands, along with the Suva City Council Finance team from Fiji, and the Luganville City Council Finance team from

Guadalcanal HIES Tea One Enumerator Kuvien Para with her respondent at GBR. Team One members of Guadalcanal’s 2024-2025 Household Income and Expenditure Survey, HIES, have completed all their enumeration Areas within Malango ward and will soon move on to Vulolo, Ward 19. This week the team is completing their questionnaires, synching them and waiting for

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is pleased to announce the receipt of a crucial consignment of blood bags, delivered last week, to the National Medical Stores. This new stock comes after a shortfall that resulted from a specification error during the procurement process that affected reduced blood supplies over the past two weeks,

THE Ghatere Adventist Primary School (GAPS) on South Kolobanagara Island in Western Province has received a new Sanitation Facility (Ablution Block) from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The official handover took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Ghatere Village School Compound, with a large gathering of community members came to witness the