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Vacancy No.4/26 - Payments System Administrator

Payments System Administrator Vacancy No.:  04/2017 Department: Information, communications and Technology Department Work unit:      N/A Work type:    Full - Time Reports to:    Senior Business System Analyst The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified…

By Natasha.Eddie Published March 24, 2026

Payments System Administrator 

Vacancy No.:  04/2017

Department: Information, communications and Technology Department

Work unit:      N/A

Work type:    Full - Time

Reports to:    Senior Business System Analyst

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Vacancy No.3/26 - Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst Vacancy No.:  03/2026 Department:  Information Security Analyst  Work unit:      N/A Work type:      Full time Reports to:     Senior Information Security Officer The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified person for the position…

By Natasha.Eddie Published March 24, 2026

Information Security Analyst 

Vacancy No.:  03/2026

Department:  Information Security Analyst 

Work unit:      N/A

Work type:      Full time

Reports to:     Senior Information Security Officer

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Article No.1.26 - How does CBSI regulatory sandbox support financial inclusion? Lessons learned.

How does CBSI regulatory sandbox support financial inclusion? Lessons learned.  By Junior Faka – Senior Analyst, Financial Systems Development, CBSI. For many, sandboxes evokes images of safe playgrounds, where children discover, explore, socialize, and collaborate, thereby fostering their…

By Natasha.Eddie Published March 20, 2026

How does CBSI regulatory sandbox support financial inclusion? Lessons learned.  

By Junior Faka – Senior Analyst, Financial Systems Development, CBSI.

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PR 06.26 - CBSI Warns against the use of Solomon Islands banknotes in traditional ornaments or crafts

PR 06.26 - CBSI Warns against the use of Solomon Islands banknotes in traditional ornaments and crafts The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to advise the public that the practice of using, weaving, or incorporating Solomon Islands banknotes into traditional ornaments, decorations, or…

By Natasha.Eddie Published March 20, 2026

PR 06.26 - CBSI Warns against the use of Solomon Islands banknotes in traditional ornaments and crafts 

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to advise the public that the practice of using, weaving, or incorporating Solomon Islands banknotes into traditional ornaments, decorations, or crafts is illegal and must cease immediately.

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PR 05.26 - CBSI Closely Monitoring Inflation Risk Amid Escalating Middle-East Conflict

 The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East, where military strikes by US and Israel on Iran on 28th February have triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude oil, which was trading at around USD70 per barrel, surged…

By ctesi Published March 8, 2026

 

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East, where military strikes by US and Israel on Iran on 28th February have triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude oil, which was trading at around USD70 per barrel, surged by 17% to USD84 per barrel, in a span of five days.

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PR 04.26 - CBSI and IMF–ICD Conclude Five Year Technical Assistance Project to improve the Bank’s analytical and policymaking capacity

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the International Monetary Fund’s Institute for Capacity Development (IMF–ICD) and Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) have successfully concluded a five-year Technical Assistance (TA) project focused on improving forecasting and analytical…

By Natasha.Eddie Published March 5, 2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the International Monetary Fund’s Institute for Capacity Development (IMF–ICD) and Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) have successfully concluded a five-year Technical Assistance (TA) project focused on improving forecasting and analytical capacity, streamlining decision-making and strengthening policy communication at CBSI.

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Expression of Interest Notice 02/26 - Provision for Services

Expression of Interest (EOI) No.2/26 - Provision for Services Date: 24th February 2026 Expression of Interest (EOI) – Provision of Services The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) invites qualified contractors to submit an Expression of Interest for inclusion on its pre-qualified panel to…

By Natasha.Eddie Published February 25, 2026

Expression of Interest (EOI) No.2/26 - Provision for Services 

Date: 24th February 2026

Expression of Interest (EOI) – Provision of Services

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) invites qualified contractors to submit an Expression of

Interest for inclusion on its pre-qualified panel to provide the following services:
Building and general maintenance
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Standby generator servicing

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Monthly Economic Bulletin - January 2026

Monthly Economic Bulletin -January 2026The Monthly Economic Bulletin for January 2026 is now available.

By Natasha.Eddie Published February 25, 2026

Monthly Economic Bulletin -January 2026

The Monthly Economic Bulletin for January 2026 is now available.

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Expression of Interest (EOI) - CBSI Website Upgrade

Expression of Interest (EOI) - Provision of website design, branding and development   The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced firms or individuals for the provision of website design, branding, and development…

By Natasha.Eddie Published February 23, 2026

Expression of Interest (EOI) - Provision of website design, branding and development 

 The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced firms or individuals for the provision of website design, branding, and development services.

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Governors Statement March 2026 Press Conference

Speech: Central Bank of Solomon Islands Governor’s Statement March 2026 Monetary Policy Stance February 19th 2026, CBSI Board RoomLuke ForauGovernor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, members of the media.  Welcome, and thank you for joining us this afternoon.…

By Natasha.Eddie Published February 19, 2026

Speech: Central Bank of Solomon Islands Governor’s Statement March 2026 Monetary Policy Stance February 19th 2026, CBSI Board Room

Luke Forau
Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, members of the media.

 Welcome, and thank you for joining us this afternoon.