Category: Speeches

Governors Statement – 2019 Financial Stability Report Released

Governors Statement -2019 Financial Stability Report Released. Dr. Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Launching of the 2019 Financial Stability Report Honiara – 7th July, 2020 Download PDF Press Conference...

Governors Official Statement: Launching of the 2019 Annual Report

Statement by CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau at the launch of the 2019 CBSI Annual Report on 13th May 2020. Dr. Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Official launching of the ceremony CBSI 2019 Annual Report -CBSI...

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...

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...

Governors Speech – Governors Remarks at the Launching of the commemorative $40 note and $2 colored coin

Speech: Remarks by Central Bank Governor, Denton Rarawa at the Launching of Solomon Islands commemorative $40 note and coloured $2 coin, marking Solomon Islands 40th Anniversary Independence. Denton Rarawa Governor Central Bank...

Key Statistics

Inflation
(September, 2023)	2.3%
GDP (2020) Actual (source: SINSO)	Constant 2012 prices
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,373.1m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,617.0m
Real GDP Growth	-3.4%
Foreign Reserves
(November 22, 2023)	SBD $5,558m
Interest Rates (May, 2023)
Deposit Rate	0.47%
Lending Rate	9.29%
Money Supply
(November 22, 2023)	SBD $6,029m