Iumi News

DCRS Saga Continues: MAL Clarify Misinformation on Dodo Creek Land Sale

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has read with interest the ongoing discussions about the sale of the Dodo Creek Research Station (DCRS) land, which is currently a hot topic on social media. The Ministry hereby wishes to place our record that we hope will clarify the misinformation surrounding the said land as follows […]

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Solomon Airlines Expands Christmas Flights to Meet Festive Season Demand

To accommodate the surge in travel and freight demand during the festive season, Solomon Airlines is increasing its domestic services between 16 December 2024 and 5 January 2025. These additional flights will enhance connectivity across the country, ensuring passengers and cargo can move efficiently during this busy period. The updated schedule includes: – Santa Cruz:

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Protecting Locally-Owned Passenger and Cargo Shipping Companies: A Call for Action from the MP for West Are’are

The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Are’are has raised an urgent concern regarding the protection of locally owned shipping companies during his comment to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development in the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 debate in Parliament. In a highly competitive shipping industry, the MP emphasizes that foreign-owned companies are increasingly dominating the

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GNUT: ISLAND SUN’S MASS RESIGNATION STORY IS INACCURATE AND MISLEADING

The Island Sun newspaper’s front-page story about the mass resignation of government Members of Parliament (MPs) is entirely inaccurate and misleading. The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) remains unbothered by this propaganda.The story lacks substance and clearly reflects desperation. It appears the source of the story is the same individual who previously spread

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ADRA, UNICEF ORGANIZE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING IN GIZO

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has organized a one-day stakeholders meeting in Gizo, Western Province. The stakeholders meeting was held at the Gizo Women Centre (GWC) Building on December 6, 2024.This stakeholders meeting was the second such meeting held in Gizo organized by

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Western Day celebration kicks off in Gizo

The Western Province has launched a week-long (9th-13th December 2024) celebration to commemorate its 43rdSecond Appointed Day, emphasizing the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity rooted in our cultural heritage, for the advancement of Western Province’s future.’ Ramrakha Talasasa, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), expressed excitement about hosting the anniversary celebrations in Gizo

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ACoM Community in Bellona received two tanks from Archbishop Rev. Leonard Dawea

The Most Rev. Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) handed over two 5,000 liters of Rota tanks to our small Anglican Community in Bellona yesterday afternoon. A joyous Chairlady of the All Hallows community in Bellona, Mrs. Hellen Haikiu received the donation on behalf of the community.The tanks were funded by

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CONSTRUCTION TRAINING OPENS DOORS FOR LOCAL COMPANIES

Local construction companies say they are winning more work after attending Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, delivered through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program. At an end of year awards ceremony held on the 4th of December in Honiara, Watson Maeletete of Pathway Solutions said attending the training had opened doors for local companies and is improving

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30 Blind and Visually Impaired Youths Celebrate their Remarkable Achievements

In recognition of hard work, determination and resilience, 30 youths with blind and visually impaired were awarded with certificates for their accomplishment at a graduation ceremony held on Sunday 8th October at Honiara Hotel. They received their certificates after completing four months’ training on basic computer, literacy and Braille.The training was made possible through the

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