Alleviating the plight of small traders when transacting business in regional markets; and promoting competitiveness, productivity and global connectivity through greater use of digital payments solutions; were among the broad issues discussed as…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Strategic Plan 2017-2021 is promoting a strong, diversified and resilient financial sector as a necessity and enabler for economic growth in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). 

A more robust ECCU…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is committed to maintaining the strength and stability of the EC Dollar.

The first of the five strategic goals of the Bank’s Strategic Plan is to: “Maintain a strong and stable EC Dollar”.  The goal focuses…

October 2017 is Financial Information Month (FIM) in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).

The FIM 2017 theme is: Retirement Planning: Making Your Golden Years Golden. The theme is geared towards sensitising the public that planning for…

As the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) celebrates its 34^th anniversary Governor, Timothy N. J. Antoine has appealed to his staff and the wider community to make the commitment to serve others.

In his address during the Bank’s anniversary…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has launched its Strategic Plan 2017-2021: Transforming the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union Together.

The Plan was launched this morning via a regional video-conference which brought together dignitaries and…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is standing firmly with its member countries that have been impacted by Hurricane Irma.

The Bank has disbursed a grant of EC$1 million each to the Governments of Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda to support…

Representatives of the private and public sectors, civil society organisations, and youth organisations in Grenada have recommended that transforming the education system to provide young people with skills that meet development and market needs, is…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) wishes to assure the public that the Eastern Caribbean (EC) currency remains stable and that the EC banknotes are protected by the various security features of the notes.

Deputy Director of the Currency…

Chairmanship of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will be transferred to the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Council Member for the Commonwealth of Dominica during the official Handing Over Ceremony on 21 July at the…

The public is advised to be on the alert for counterfeit EC Currency notes, particularly during this time of heightened regional festivities. Vigilance should be exercised when conducting cash transactions to ensure the authenticity of notes.

Counter…

Chiefs of Security from Central Banks across the Caribbean have been challenged to embrace change, grow leadership capacity and deepen regional cooperation. 

Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy N. J. Antoine issued that challenge…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has recorded a net profit $6.3 million for the 2016-2017 financial year.

The Bank’s Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2017, characterises the 2016-2017 financial…

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will celebrate 41 years since the EC Dollar has been pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00. The EC Dollar was pegged to the US Dollar on 7 July 1976.  Since then, the Bank has been…

Chairmanship of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will be transferred to the Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt, Council Member for the Commonwealth of Dominica during the official Handing Over Ceremony on…