Iumi News

Tuesday 12 August, Honiara – The spotlight will shine brighter than ever at this year’s ISIA Annual Congress, as the 2025 Inaugural ISIA Accounting Awards take centre stage on its closing night, August 22nd. With nominations now closed and evaluations underway, anticipation is building across the professional services community in the Solomon Islands. In a […]

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Australia, to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between Solomon Islands and the UAE. Prime Minister Manele provided an update on the Bina Harbour project, emphasizing its

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands is entering a new era of economic opportunity as the Goldridge Mine Processing Plant Expansion Project promises to deliver significant benefits for the nation’s economy, landowners, and communities. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony today, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele described the Mine Processing Plant

The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division within the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, has issued a warning letter to Bulk Shop regarding a misleading discrepancy between the price it displayed on a product and the price charged in the shop by the cashier. CAPCD Director Geoffrey Dan Hou’ua says discrepancies between the

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday received Mr. Xu, Deputy Commissioner of the National Immigration Administration of the People’s Republic of China, and his delegation. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two countries and explored ways to deepen cooperation in immigration, law enforcement, and security.

BRED Bank Solomon has once again supported the annual Honiara Hash House Harriers (HHHH) Bloody Ridge Memorial Run, an event honouring the historic World War II battle that changed the course of the war and remembering all lives lost or affected. This year’s run carried extra significance as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has emphasised that with sound policies and effective management, trade can be a powerful engine for economic growth, poverty reduction, long-term development, and enhanced resilience for Solomon Islands. Minister Agovaka made the statement while chairing the 17th National Trade and Development Council (NTDC)

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, has announced new changes to services at its Honiara International Airport office, effective Monday, 11 August 2025. From this date, the Airport Biosecurity office will no longer issue phytosanitary certificates for betelnut and mustard stick. Instead, it will focus on:

Started yesterday, August 12th, the NRH Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department will enter Emergency Mode due to ongoing renovations in the Labour Ward. The ceiling in the Labour Ward is at immediate risk of collapse, posing significant safety concerns for both patients and staff. As a result, Emergency Mode has been implemented, primarily due to limited

Monday 11 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, during his press conference on Friday 8 August, confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), which will be held in Honiara in September 2025. The official logo and theme for the meeting have been