Welcome to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands

CBSI is the premier financial institution in the country and is at the center of the banking and financial system, performing a number of essential functions, including the formulation and implementation of the country’s monetary policies.

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Maintaining Price Stability

Our Primary Objective is to maintain price stability, Price stability is essential for sustainable economic growth and it represents one of the key outcomes that monetary policy aims to achieve.

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Maintaining a Stable Financial System.

An additional objective of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, is to foster and to maintain a stable financial system.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Communications & Aviation (MCA) have successfully launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 (NFIS 3) 2021-2025.

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KEY INDICATORS

Inflation (Source: SINSO)
(April, 2026)	4.2%
GDP: 2024 (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$10,679.2m
Nominal GDP	SBD$13,954.2m
Real GDP Growth	3.0%
Foreign Reserves
(May 6, 2026)	SBD $6,764m
Interest Rates (December, 2025)
Deposit Rate	0.50%
Lending Rate	8.78%
Money Supply
(May 6, 2026)	SBD $7,041m

Monetary Statistics - May 27, 2026

LATEST NEWS

PR 15/26 – Central Bank of Solomon Islands Announces New Headquarters Project

Jun 16, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Central Bank of Solomon Islands Announces New Headquarters ProjectThe 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...

PR 14/26 – CBSI to Issue a New Commemorative $50 Banknote

Jun 16, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

CBSI to Issue a New Commemorative $50 banknote 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...

PR 13/26 – Central Bank of Solomon Islands Announces 50th Anniversary Celebrations programme

Jun 9, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Central bank of Solomon Islands Announces 50th Anniversary celebrations programme The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is pleased to announce a series of national events and activities to commemorate its 50th Anniversary in 2026, under the theme: “50 Years of...

PR 12/26 – Solomon Islands Marks First Parametric Insurance Payouts Through TrigaCash

Jun 8, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

PR.12/26 - Solomon Islands Marks First Parametric Insurance Through TrigaCash First payouts demonstrate practical support for climate resilience and financial inclusion for households, informal workers and small businesses HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, 4 June 2026 —...

Remarks by Governor Dr. Luke Forau at the Triga Cash First Payout Parametric Insurance Press Conference

Jun 2, 2026 | Publication

Remarks by Dr. Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Media event on the first TrigaCash parametric insurance payouts 29 May 2026 Honiara Luke ForauGovernor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Remarks by Dr. Luke Forau, Governor Central Bank of Solomon...

Press Release No.11.26 – CBSI and Rural Inclusion Host First National Digital Financial Literacy Content Hub Stakeholder Workshop.

Jun 1, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Press Release N0.11.26 - CBSI and Rural Inclusion Host First National Digital Financial Literacy Content Hub Stakeholder Workshop The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with Rural Inclusion, hosted the first-ever National Digital Financial Literacy...

Press Release 10.26 – CBSI and PIFS Hosts Regional Workshop on Correspondent Banking Relationships

May 31, 2026 | Media, Press Releases

Press Release No. 10.26 - CBSI and PIFS Hosts Regional Workshop on Correspondent Banking Relationships The Central Bank of Solomon Islands in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) hosted a stakeholder engagement workshop on the 14th of...

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