Category: Media

COMMENTARIES ON NPS 2018

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) invites key stakeholders, development partners, interest groups and the public to comment on the draft Payment Systems Bill 2018.

Opening Remarks by Governor at the NPS Consultations

Opening remarks by Governor Denton Rarawa at the Consultation on the draft National Payments Systems Bill, 19th February 2018, Heritage Park Hotel

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) notes with great concern recent media reports about a small group of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) members trying to form an association to act as a watchdog for the Fund.

Press Release: CBSI on RSIPFCUL

CBSI on RSIPFCUL The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to clarify an article written by Mr. Alfred Sasako titled “Missing Police Credits” that appeared in Island Sun Newspaper on January 8, 2018....

Press Release: CBSI on National Finance Queries

CBSI on National Finance Queries Honiara 12.15.17) The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) in response to many queries it receives; wishes to inform all organizations, financial institutions, the private sector and the public...

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 Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(June 18, 2025)	SBD $5,996m
Interest Rates (December, 2024)
Deposit Rate	0.47%
Lending Rate	8.45%
Money Supply
(June 18, 2025)	SBD $6,391m