BY BEN BILUA
GIZO

The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), through the Diocese of Isabel, is in talks with landowners in Munda as part of plans to purchase land for major developments.

A delegation from the Diocese of Isabel, led by Bishop Elison Quity, recently met with local landowners, marking the beginning of negotiations to secure a one-hectare plot.

Reverend Jacob Pitu, Development Officer of the Diocese of Isabel, confirmed the initiative and said the church is keen to develop a senior high school alongside housing facilities for church organizations.

“Western Province is known for its steady growth both economically and spiritually, which is why Isabel Diocese is willing to invest in education here.

“This school will not only serve Isabel Diocese but also provide education opportunities for children in Western Province and across the country,” he said.

Western Province’s Minister of Education and Human Resources, Gordon Zebo, welcomed the initiative, saying such a partnership is vital in addressing the high number of school dropouts in both Isabel and Western Province.

“ACOM’s Education Authority has consistently performed well in delivering quality education.

“Establishing a senior high school in Munda will greatly benefit students who are often left without options after completing lower secondary levels,” he said.

Island Sun understands that ACOM owns two platinum senior secondary schools namely Saint Nicholas College and Selwyn College.

If negotiations are successful, the project is expected to further strengthen ACOM’s role in education delivery and contribute significantly to human resource development in Solomon Islands.

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