and attending functions throughout the country. The governor-general also encourages, articulates and represents those things that unite Solomon Islanders together. Privileges Salary The governor-general receives an annual salary of 130,000 SBD. A governor-general's is at an annual rate of sixty per cent of the current salary payable to the incumbent. Symbols The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a lion passant atop a St. Edward's royal crown with "Solomon Islands" written on a two-headed frigatebird, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Solomon Islands to mark the governor-general's presence. Residence Government House in Honiara is the official residence of the governor-general of Solomon Islands. Upon retirement, governors-general are provided with an official residence free of rent and the cost of water, gas, and electricity is paid for by the government. List of governors-general Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Solomon Islands since independence in 1978. See also List of resident commissioners and governors of the Solomon Islands, prior to the independence of Solomon Islands. References Government of the Solomon Islands Solomon Islands 1978 establishments in the Solomon Islands