BY INDY MAEALASIA

THE Guadalcanal Provincial Government is introducing sweeping reforms to further improve the province’s education sector.

Facing a growing population surpassing 180,000, Premier Willie Atu said education is a key priority for his government.

“The population increase is something that we take on board as an opportunity to make a difference,” said Atu.

The premier said that key policies and programs are in place to implement the new Education Act.

“One of the central pillars of this reform is strengthening our manpower,” he said.

He revealed that his government has increased its human resources budget to support structural reforms, and senior officers have already been recruited to lead the province’s education offices, with more appointments expected soon.

Premier Atu also announced the development of a draft Provincial Education Coordination Plan, which will be shared with relevant ministries upon its completion.

“This is a clear demonstration of our seriousness and readiness to deliver on our mandate under the new Act,” he said.

Under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF), the premier confirmed that GPG remains committed to improving school infrastructure, learning facilities, and overall education environments.

“Community participation will remain a cornerstone of the province’s education development agenda,” he added.

Premier Atu also highlighted that under the government’s three-year rolling plan, they have taken into account assessment results indicating that schools in Guadalcanal are underperforming in literacy, numeracy, science, and mathematics.

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