Press Release No.3/26 - CBSI maintains accommodative monetary policy stance; introduces policy rate at 1.5%

Honiara, 19 February 2026 — At its meeting on 19 February 2026, the Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) decided to maintain an accommodative monetary policy stance for the next six months to support economic activity while ensuring inflation remains below 5%.

In line with this decision, the Bank introduced a policy rate set at 1.5% as a new operational tool within its monetary policy framework.

Press Release No.2/26 - First -Ever Parametric Insurance Payouts in Solomon Islands: Strengthening Climate and Financial Resilience

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has marked a historic milestone with the successful delivery of the country’s first-ever climate risk parametric insurance payouts, under its regulatory sandbox, following the heavy rainfall event of January 2026.

Vacancy No.2/26 - Research Analyst 

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking applications for a suitably qualified, experienced with highly trusted and self-motivated person to fill the position of Research Analyst currently vacant in the Economics, Research and Statistics Department.

Expected Outcomes:

Research Analyst 

Vacancy No.:  02/2026

Department:  Economics Research and Statistics (ERSD)

Work unit:      Research Unit

Work type:      Full time

Reports to:      Senior Research Analyst 

CBSI Warns the Public Against Pyramid Scheme Operating as "F- Mobile" 

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to alert the general public to a fraudulent operation known as “F-Mobile”, which has been identified as a pyramid scheme.

Digital and Financial Literacy officer 

Vacancy No.:  01/2026

Department: Financial System Development & Payment 

Work unit:      Financial System Development & Inclusion

Work type:      Full time

Reports to:      Senior Analyst, Financial Inclusion

Monthly Economic Bulletin - December 2026

The Monthly Economic Bulletin for December 2025 is now available.

Quarterly Review - September 2025 

The September 2025 Quarterly Review presents an analysis of global and domestic economic developments, monetary and fiscal conditions, balance of payments performance, and financial sector trends. Prepared by the Economics Research and Statistics Department of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, the report provides key insights to support informed policy and decision-making.

Monthly Economic Bulletin -November 2025

The Monthly Economic Bulletin for November 2025 is now available.

Press Release No.14.25 - CBSI Successfully migrates to swift alliance cloud, embracing ISO 20022 standards