Category: Media

Be alert, counterfeit activities on the rise

Be alert, counterfeit activities on the rise By CBSI media Article No. : 05/2019 Over the years the number of counterfeiting activities has increased in our country. The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has been keeping...

Governors remarks at the launching of the 2018 annual report

Governors remarks at the launch of the 2018 CBSI Annual Report, Denton Rarawa Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Launch of the 2018 Annual Report- Mendana Hotel Honiara – 20th May, 2019 Download PDF Salutations...

The harsh note handling environment – the challenge to our banknotes

The harsh note handling environment – a challenge to our banknotes By CBSI Media Article No. : 04/2019 The “harsh note handling environment” has a major impact on banknote performances, notes that are expected to be out in...

Handling Money

Handling Money By CBSI Media Article No. : 03/2019 Welcome again to this week’s topic where we cover some key issues about handling money and other useful information about our national currency....

Deputy Governors opening remarks at the launch of the new $5 polymer banknote

Deputy Governors opening remarks at the launch of the new $5 polymer banknote. Dr. Luke Forau Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Solomon Islands Launch of the new $5 polymer banknote – Heritage Park Hotel Honiara – 2nd...

Key Statistics

Inflation
(March, 2025)	2.4%
GDP 2022 Actual (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(April 30, 2025)	SBD $5,892m
Interest Rates (December, 2024)
Deposit Rate	0.47%
Lending Rate	8.45%
Money Supply
(April 30, 2025)	SBD $6,161m