News Releases
ECCB Wins International Award for Polymer Notes
Thursday
March
17
2022
by
ECCB

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has won the Reconnaissance International Regional New Banknote Series Award for its family of EC Polymer Notes.


The prestigious award recognises newly introduced banknotes and ID documents that exemplify…

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ECCU Social Security Systems Are Key to National Development
Wednesday
March
16
2022
by
ECCB

The role of Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Social Security Systems is critical to national development.


Speaking on the second of a two-part interview, recently Retired Director of the Anguilla Social Security Board, Dr Timothy Hodge and…

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ECCB Deputy Governor Appeals to All ECCU Citizens to Break Gender Bias
Friday
March
11
2022
by
ECCB

The theme for the 2022 celebration of International Women’s Day is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” with the tagline: Break the Bias


Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central…

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DCash Service Resumes
Wednesday
March
9
2022
by
ECCB

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is pleased to advise that full functionality of the DCash digital payments platform has been restored effective Wednesday, 9 March.  DCash is the digital version of the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar.


As part…

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Member Governments Assess Performance of Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM) Amidst Corona Virus Pandemic
Tuesday
March
8
2022
by
ECCB

At a virtual meeting convened on 4 March 2022, the Regional Debt Coordinating Committee (RDCC) discussed the performance of the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM), noting its positive impact on the economic and financial development of the…

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ECCU Social Security Systems Are Key to National Development
Friday
March
4
2022
by
ECCB

As one of the largest savings account fund of a country, social security systems in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) continue to implement changes to ensure maximum advantage for their beneficiaries.


Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB…

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DCash Service to Resume Next Week
Thursday
March
3
2022
by
ECCB

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is completing the final testing and assurance exercises following the system upgrades and will make the DCash platform available for public use, next week.


The road to DCash has been a novel and rewarding…

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Communiqué of the 101st Meeting of the Monetary Council of the ECCB
Friday
February
25
2022
by
ECCB

The One Hundredth and First (101st) Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) was held on 25 February 2022, via videoconference, under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Joseph Easton Farrell, Premier and Minister…

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St Vincent and the Grenadines Captures 2022 OECS/ECCB International Netball Series title.
Thursday
February
24
2022
by
ECCB

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are the new queens of netball in the OECS as they emerged the top team after six days of intense competition at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica.


It was winner take all in the final…

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2nd OECS-ECCB International Netball Series Shoot Off in Commonwealth of Dominica
Thursday
February
10
2022
by
ECCB

The stage is set at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, Commonwealth of Dominica, for the 2nd OECS-ECCB International Netball Series from 12-18 February.


Five ECCB member countries will compete for the Gloria Ballantyne Championship Trophy, namely:…

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ECCB Encourages Data Scientists, University Students and Faculty to Participate in Climate Resilience Data Challenge
Wednesday
February
9
2022
by
ECCB

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is making a final call for data scientists and university students and faculty worldwide to register for the Growth and Resilience Dialogue 2022 Climate Resilience Data Challenge, on or before 10 February. 


D…

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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Joins the IFC-Facilitated Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN)
Wednesday
February
2
2022
by
ECCB

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announces the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) as a new member of the IFC-facilitated Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN), making the ECCB the first partner…

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ECCB Launches Artificial Intelligence Data Challenge as Part of Growth and Resilience Dialogue 2022
Wednesday
January
26
2022
by
ECCB

University students and practitioners in the field of data science are invited to participate in the Climate Resilience Data Challenge, a component of the 6th Growth and Resilience Dialogue organised by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in…

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ECCB Shares Advice on How to Achieve Financial Goals
Wednesday
January
26
2022
by
ECCB

Individuals are encouraged to prepare a plan with specific goals, save, invest, consolidate their debts and be consistent as they work to achieve their financial goals.


On this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, individuals from the ECCB member…

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International Day of Education 2022
Monday
January
24
2022
by
ECCB


On 3 December 2018, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.



 



International Day of Education 2022 is celebrated…

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