Category: Press Releases

Launch date for new $5 polymer banknote revealed Honiara, CBSI – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is pleased to announce the date to officially launch the country’s new $5 polymer note as legal tender in Solomon Islands....

Press Release: Monetary Policy Stance – March 2019  Following its meeting on March 29 2019, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Board resolved to adopt a moderate tightening monetary policy stance for the next six months. You can download the Press Release and the full Monetary Policy Statement – March 2019 below. Press Release Monetary Policy...

Insurance Bill Consultation The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) is conducting a nationwide consultation on the Insurance Bill 2018 in relation to changes to the Insurance Act....

DAMAGE TO CURRENCY The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wish to remind the public that individuals or groups involved in deliberately damaging the nation’s currency banknotes and coins, can be penalized....

World Governors Meeting The Board of Governors of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded their 2018 Annual Meetings in Bali, Indonesia on Sunday, 14 October 2018.  Speaking at the closing of the meeting, the Solomon Islands head of delegation and Governor for Solomon Islands on the IMF Board of Governors Mr. Denton Rarawa said that he was pleased with the fruitful outcome of this year’s meetings with senior management of the World Bank Group and the IMF at this year’s Board of Governors Meeting....