As the 17th Pacific Games is only few weeks away, the Honiara City Council (HCC) has re-intensified its efforts to ensure a safe and pristine environment for both residents and visitors. In a proactive move, law enforcement officers have been deployed to the streets of Honiara, implementing a strict measure to prohibit selling of Betel-nut within the town boundary.
HCC now aims at creating a cleaner and healthier environment, as part of the council’s robust measures to maintain order and cleanliness in the lead-up to the Pacific Games and beyond. The initiative involves the active promotion of a Betel-nut-free zone in the town, with law enforcement officers actively patrolling to discourage vendors from selling the substance within the restricted areas.
Individuals caught violating this strict measure will face severe penalties, with fines set at $1000 or the possibility of imprisonment for engaging in betel nut vending within the town boundary. This firm stance aims to discourage the habit and maintain a clean, welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
