Independence  The special circumstances in which the change of office took place again reminded the general public that the independence of central banks is enshrined in law and for good reasons. This reminder may not have come in the right manner, but it certainly came at the right time.
*  *  *  Hon Minister of Finance Hon Ministers of the Crown Hon Leader of the Opposition Group Hon Members of Parliament Heads and Representatives of Diplomatic Missions Chairman, CEMA Heads & representatives of financial institutions Ladies & Gentlemen On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Management and staff of the Central Bank, I am very pleased that you have accepted our invitation to this morning’s event - the launching of the Solomon Islands $ bank note and the revised $ bank note.