Statement By CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau, at the Launch of the 2025 CBSI
Annual Report, on Thursday 30th April, 2026 at the Heritage Park Hotel

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the Australian Government, has formally announced the commencement of the development of the Unified QR Code Standard Project, following the successful endorsement of Phase 2 of the initiative. The Project’s core objective is to establish a single, nationally recognised QR code standard that enables consumers and businesses to seamlessly make and receive payments using a standardised QR code, improving user experience for merchants and customers.

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has officially released a new, limited-edition $50 commemorative banknote to celebrate its historic 50th Golden Jubilee.

The banknote was officially launched at the Heritage Park Hotel Conference Room in the presence of distinguished guests, financial sector leaders, and the CBSI Board of Directors. Prime Minister Honourable Mathew Cooper Wale and Minister for Finance and Treasury Honourable Gordon Darcy Lilo headlined the event.

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will be issuing a new Commemorative $50 banknote printed on Safeguard polymer by De La Rue. The new $50 note has been produced to commemorate the CBSI 50th Golden Jubilee that will be held at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands from 15th to 18th June 2026.

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has officially announced the commencement of the procurement phase for its new headquarters project, marking a major milestone in strengthening the country’s financial infrastructure and institutional capacity. 

The New CBSI Headquarters Project is a landmark national development designed to support the Bank’s expanding operational needs and its ongoing mandate to maintain monetary and financial stability in Solomon Islands.

Press Release No.13.26 - Central Bank of Solomon Islands Announces 50th Anniversary Celebrations programme

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with Rural Inclusion, hosted the first-ever National Digital Financial Literacy Content Hub Stakeholder Workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel on 28 May 2026.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders involved in the delivery of digital financial services across Solomon Islands, including representatives from financial institutions, mobile network operators, government agencies, development partners, and other sector stakeholders.

The Central Bank is thrilled to announce the release of our latest report, the “Assessment of the Retail Payments Ecosystem in the Solomon Islands.” This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current retail payments landscape in the Solomon Islands and outlines key strategies to promote financial inclusion and modernize our payment systems.

During this COVID-19 period, decisions that individual makes may have financial implications whether it be for health, economic or social/cultural reasons. However, with decisions come responsibilities and this is where the need for empowerment is crucial so that individuals have at least some basic knowledge of what it means to be financially responsible. This article aims to provide some basic tips for managing personal finances, ways to limit physical interactions when making financial transactions and how individuals can prevent themselves from falling into scams.

In today’s day and age, we have a lot of expenses with some known and many unforeseen. Medical emergencies in the family, funeral expenses, and loss of property due to floods or fire are all but a few of the reasons why spending a lot of money is the cycle of life for many. Most times people end up borrowing for meeting their expenses.