Category: Article

Don’t be a victim of Scam

Don’t be a victim of scam By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 11/2021 Let’s talk about Scams. Recently we have learned that there is a scam conducted online to lure people into believing that they won a huge amount of money...

Financial Inclusion: Women a Priority

Financial Inclusion: Women a Priority By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 10/2021 During the implementation of the previous National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2, there were lessons drawn based on interactions with stakeholders on...

Financial Literacy Coaches in the making

Financial Literacy Coaches in the making By Natasha Eddie Article No. : 09/2021 Fragrance Balavala from Harabau community in North West Guadalcanal could not hold back the excitement she had after completing the one-week...

What you should know about Financial Inclusion

What you should know about Financial Inclusion CBSI Media Article No. : 07/2021 This week we will look at the topic Financial Inclusion. We will try to understand what Financial Inclusion is and what role CBSI plays to drive...

Benefits of Trade

Benefits of Trade By CBSI Media Article No. : 06/2021 We would describe the Solomon Islands as an ‘’open’’ economy because we are free to trade with other countries. But what are the benefits to the country of engaging in...

Key Statistics

Inflation
(January, 2025)	5.0%
GDP 2022 Actual (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(March 19, 2025)	SBD $6,032m
Interest Rates (December, 2024)
Deposit Rate	0.47%
Lending Rate	8.45%
Money Supply
(March 19, 2025)	SBD $6,145m