security, the bank decided to have the optiks security feature on the new $ 100 banknote. this feature, which is a super wide security thread with a transparent “ window ” that is highly secure and extremely difficult to replicate successfully, is the most visible security feature on the $ 100 note. with regards to the design, the note designers have added some attractive motifs to the designs on the existing $ 100 banknote to gives us yet another beautiful banknote that portrays the unique and diverse cultural heritage of our happy isles. in that connection, i would like to acknowledge professor les tickle, dr adrian allen, ms. barbara house and late sister claire o ’ brian for their contributions in terms of the motifs from the book ‘ images and islands ’ that they co - authored which some of the designs now feature on our notes. you will find some of these designs on both the top and bottom pattern bars on the new $ 100 note. today, looking at the beautiful note in front of me, i can confidently say that all the work that went into this project has been worth the time and effort spent. on behalf of the board of directors, management and staff of the cbsi, i would like to thank all those who have helped us to make this project successful. in particular, i would like to thank the government for supporting our recommendation. i would like to thank the board of cbsi for having faith in the bank ’ s ability to deliver this reform. i would like to thank members of the currency committee, chaired by deputy governor, mr gane simbe, who have worked tirelessly to meet the project milestones. i would also like to register my thanks to mr. daniel haridi, chief manager currency & banking operations department, who provided the link between the bank and de la rue in matters relating to this project. on the same tone, i would like to thank our note supplier, de la rue currency, who is represented here today by its regional manager responsible for the oceania region, ms brooke banks and also sincere thanks to ms. gill sugg – the manager responsible for this project in the united kingdom. bis central bankers ’ speeches thank you so much for your professional assistance that has helped the bank to meet its deliverables since the concept stage of the project about two years ago. conclusion in closing, i would like to remind the good people of solomon islands that the government spends a lot of money each time it replenishes its stock of currency notes and

along the way, you meet your future partner and start a family at the bottom of a new mountain, your “ family mountain ”. at your wedding, you celebrate with family and friends. your parents or friends spend a lot of money for your wedding. but you are just at the bottom of your “ family mountain ”. so we see that life is like climbing mountains. as soon as we reach the top of one mountain, we start at the bottom of another one. right tools & equipment important in mountain climbing, as in everything else, you need the right equipment and tools to succeed. you need the right safety equipment, strong ropes, right clothing especially shoes. imagine a female mountain climber trying to climb with “ high heel ” shoes. she will not get very far up the mountain. i believe some of these “ tools and equipment ” you have learnt and acquired here at su ’ u school. you have developed “ study habits ” that are very important when you go to university. if you can ’ t and don ’ t study at university, you will not reach the top of your “ university mountain ”. other christian values such as honesty, hard work, faithfulness and respect are important tools you have been taught during your time here at su ’ u school. these values are important for success later in life, when you climb your other mountains, be it your professional career or family. but i believe, the most critical tool you need to successfully climb your mountains in life is to have the “ fear of our creator ”. su ’ u school over the years has promoted christian values and produced many god - fearing solomon islanders who are now at the top of their respective mountains. so i would like to encourage you all, our graduating students to practice your christian values acquired at this school but most of all fear god in everything you do when you leave this school. fear god as you climb your next mountain and he will bis central bankers ’ speeches guide you and provide for you. the bible says it very clearly … “ without me, you can do nothing ” last night at the form 5 dinner, solomon islands ’ auditor general and chairman of the su ’ u school board, mr edward ronia, spoke about corruption in our country. corruption is like cancer that is destroying our country. i fully agree with his assessments. in fact corruption is a major obstacle holding back our country from developing. it is not about money or lack of it. there is a lot of money in our country