Category: Media

Governor’s Remarks at the Virtual Signing of the Grant Agreement between the US Government through USTDA and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), on 9th September 2021

Governor’s Remarks at the Virtual Signing of the Grant Agreement between the US Government through USTDA and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), Dr Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Remarks at the...

USTDA Supports Banking Modernization in Solomon Islands

USTDA Supports Banking Modernization in Solomon Islands Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for technical assistance to modernize the...

Exchange control Notice 04: EXPORT OF BECHE-DE-MER (BDM) PRODUCT/COMMODITY UNDER EXCHANGE CONTROL ‘SPECIFIC AUTHORITY’

Exchange Control Notice 04/2021 Following the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) Press Statement on 01st Sept 2021, the Comptroller of Foreign Exchange at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) pursuant to...

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...

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...

Key Statistics

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(August, 2025)	5.5%
GDP: 2022 (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(December 3, 2025)	SBD $6,469m
Interest Rates (September, 2025)
Deposit Rate	0.49%
Lending Rate	8.83%
Money Supply
(December 3, 2025)	SBD $6,891m