BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Central Islands Provincial (CIP) government has unveiled a proposal to further invest in the province’s education sector.
The initiative forms a key part of the achievements made so far by the Sagupari-led Government of Change and Rural Transformation since taking office in mid-2025.
Speaking at the provincial full assembly in Tulagi recently, Premier Kenneth Sagupari highlighted some of the progress made in the education sector.
He revealed that the province is in the final stages of establishing a “Centre of the Islands” campus for the Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
“The executive has already endorsed land for this initiative, paving the way for this vision to host some functions of this tertiary institution here in Tulagi and across the Central Province,” Sagupari said.
He also announced plans to work with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) and the University of the South Pacific (USP) to introduce Form 7 arts programs at Siota Provincial Secondary School in 2027 and McMahon Community High School in 2028.
Premier Sagupari also commended the province for its leadership in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector, citing the recent handover of UNICEF-supported facilities on Savo Island.
“The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, the Australian Government, and UNICEF have provided funding to build sanitation facilities in 30 schools across our islands. We thank them for choosing Central Province.
“By empowering our children with safe and inclusive WASH facilities, we are investing in their future. By building climate-resilient systems, we are protecting their future.
“Together, we are laying the foundation for a generation that is healthier, more educated, and more resilient,” he said.
The premier urges the people of Central province to continue to work closely with the government, communities, schools, and partners to ensure that no child is left behind when it comes to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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