Category: Article

Don’t be a victim of Scam

Don’t be a victim of scam  By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 11/2021 Let’s talk about Scams. Recently we have learned that there is a scam conducted online to lure people into believing that they won a huge amount of money...

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Financial Inclusion: Women a Priority

Financial Inclusion: Women a Priority  By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 10/2021 During the implementation of the previous National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2, there were lessons drawn based on interactions with stakeholders on...

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Financial Literacy Coaches in the making

Financial Literacy Coaches in the making  By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 09/2021 Fragrance Balavala from Harabau community in North West Guadalcanal could not hold back the excitement she had after completing the one-week...

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What you should know about Financial Inclusion

What you should know about Financial Inclusion  CBSI Media  Article No. : 07/2021 This week we will look at the topic Financial Inclusion. We will try to understand what Financial Inclusion is and what role CBSI plays to drive...

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Benefits of Trade

Benefits of Trade  By CBSI Media  Article No. : 06/2021 We would describe the Solomon Islands as an ‘’open’’ economy because we are free to trade with other countries. But what are the benefits to the country of engaging in...

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Key Statistics

Inflation
(April, 2025) 1.7%
GDP 2022 Actual
(Source: SINSO)
Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP
SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP
SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(June 18, 2025)SBD $5,996m
Interest Rates
(December, 2024)
Deposit Rate0.47%
Lending Rate8.45%
Money Supply
(June 18, 2025)SBD $6,391m

Exchange Rates


Per
SBD

Today
03/07/25

Last Week
26/06/25
USD0.11970.1197
GBP0.08780.0876
EUR0.10150.1027
AUD0.18180.1839
NZD0.19660.1983
JPY17.2017.38
SDR0.08690.0874
CNY
0.85750.8588
Index113.80114.10