Financial Institutions and ECCB Offer Extended Support to Customers
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the ECCU Bankers’ Association have carefully reviewed the current circumstances in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and have revised their support programme to help reduce the anxiety that some customers and residents continue to experience over the loss of income due to the pandemic. Read more...
ECCB Digital Dialogues
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) launched its latest public engagement series styled: “ECCB Digital Dialogues” on 2 June, 2020.
The ECCB Digital Dialogues is the latest in a series of initiatives the Bank has introduced over the past four years to transform citizen engagement and stakeholders’ relations management, built on transparency, accountability and knowledge sharing, as outlined in the ECCB Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021. Read more
Governor Timothy N. J. Antoine Delivers Presentation at COVID-19 Briefing - Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis
Governor Antoine was one of the guest presenters at the Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), COVID-19 briefing on 2 May 2020. In his presentation, the Governor outlined the impact of COVID-19 on the ECCU economies and offered advice on key actions citizens and residents should take to help them deal with the challenges of the pandemic.
Excerpts from the Governor's Presentation (Videos):
Governor Antoine Offers Advice for Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic - View Governor Antoine calls on the citizens and residents of the ECCU to feed their faith, count their blessings and support regional solidarity as the region works together in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - View
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Governor Antoine discusses the issues related to COVID-19 with Pastor Lincoln Connor of the Antioch Baptist Church, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis - View
Governor Antoine's Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic - 9 April 2020
Fellow citizens and residents of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU): I address you at a time of great adversity and anxiety for our region and our world Read more...
Governor Antoine's Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic - 9 April 2020
Communiqué of the 1st Special Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank - 3 April 2020
The Monetary Council received the Governor’s Report on Monetary and Credit Conditions in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), which focused on managing the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECCB Statement On Business Operations In The Context Of The COVID-19 Pandemic - 27 March 2020
Effective, Monday, March 30, 2020 and until further notice, the ECCB staff (with limited and necessary exceptions) will be telecommuting. During this time, all protocols for security and confidentiality will be maintained, including but not limited to, specific requirements for financial transactions and sensitive communication.
ECCB Statement On Business Operations In The Context Of The COVID-19 Pandemic - 27 March 2020
COVID-19 Contingency Arrangements: Possible Closure of Banks/Branches - 23 March 2020
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank anticipates that there may be reduced banking hours or full closure of branches/banking operations, whether as a result of a government imposed national quarantine or unavailability of staff due to illness. Read more...
Bankers and ECCB Offer Support to Customers - 20 March 2020
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the ECCU Bankers Association understand the anxiety that some customers and residents across the ECCU are experiencing over the loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECCB Telecommutes - 19 March 2020
The staff of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will telecommute (work from home) on 20 March 2020. Read more...
ECCB Provides $4 Million Grant to Help Member Countries Prepare and Manage COVID-19 Pandemic - 19 March 2020
On the recommendation of the ECCB Board of Directors, the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has approved grant funding, in the sum of EC$4.0m (EC$500,000 each), to the ECCB Member Governments, to help in their fight against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more...