Solomons grows faster than Asian countries.

Updated May 19, 2008 16:28:14

SN2Solomon Islands recorded its strongest economic growth in almost 2 decades in 2007, according to the Central bank's newly released annual report.The Banks' annual report for 2007 puts growth at an impressive ten point three per cent - more than double the rate of the world economy and ahead of the average for the fast-growing Asian region, which notched up growth of only nine point seven per cent.Central Bank Governor, Ric Hou, says the result means Solomons has now recorded 5 consecutive years of solid growth.

Presenter:Jemima Garrett
Speaker:Ric Hou, Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands