Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy Antoine, is reassuring Caribbean nationals that the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar remains strong, despite the impact of recent disasters. During a recent press briefing to update the media on various economic issues at the local and regional levels, he said the currency has a backing of… Continue Reading →
Vincentians are being reminded of the importance of retirement planning in an effort to ensure financial stability on their post retirement years. On the Views on Issues programme aired on NBC Radio on Sunday, the focus was placed on the topic: “Retirement Planning – Making Your Golden Years Golden”. The discussion formed part of activities… Continue Reading →
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is collaborating with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to host a National Consultation Among Social Partners On The ECCU Growth Dialogue Action Plan. During today’s consultation, Ken Morris, Senior Economist in the Ministry of Finance, stated… Continue Reading →
Financial practitioners from member countries of the Eastern Caribbean currency Union (ECCU) will be involved in a Train the Trainer’s Workshop on October 20th. Resident Representative of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Elritha Dick-Miguel, said the workshop will form part of activities to observe Financial Information Month, which is celebrated in October. Mrs. Dick-Miguel… Continue Reading →
Vincentian media workers and others in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union have been sensitized on a plan by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to phase out the use of the one and two cent coins across the sub-region. The plan was launched during a video conference held on Tuesday, which was addressed by Director… Continue Reading →
The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Sir Dwight Venner has said that the year 2013 was yet another challenging year for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). He made this statement last evening while he delivered the ECCB’s Annual Report. Sir Dwight said members countries of the ECCU are still grappling with… Continue Reading →