| September 30 |
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Speech by Minister of Finance declaring
open Financial Literacy Month, October 2005.
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| October 1 |
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Church sermon (Saturday worshippers) highlighting
the Bible’s teachings on the responsible use of
one’s money.
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| October 2 |
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Church sermon (Sunday worshippers) highlighting the
Bible’s teachings on the responsible use of one’s
money.
Public airing (via radio) of winning speeches from 2004
Schools’ Public Speaking Contest “ Understanding
Your Spending Habits”.
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| October 3 |
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Airing on television of the ECCB Video “The
EC Dollar and You: Part II”.
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| October 4 |
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Launch of Primary Schools’ Nursery Rhyme/Jingle
Competition -Interview with ECCB and School representatives.
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| October 7 |
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Launch of stories of ordinary people who have achieved
financial success. (Radio and print media)
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| October 8 |
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Discussion “Your Money, Your Future”
on youth radio programmes. Guests from financial institutions
will participate.
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| October 10 |
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Launch of Radio Financial Tips. Collective effort
by financial institutions, public companies and the
media. These will be in English as well as Spanish or
Creole. NOTE: Some financial institutions, have also
agreed to feature financial tips on their ATM statements.
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Start of visits to schools and business by representatives
from the financial sector and public companies.
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| October 13 |
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Radio interview with Financial Secretary on "Regional
Government Securities Market"
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| October 14 |
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Financial Fair/Open House. Collective effort by financial
institutions and public companies. This event provides
an interactive forum where the general public can engage
various experts on a range of financial issues: money
management, investing in stocks and bonds, savings,
retirement, insurance, real estate and loan financing
for home, education, car and small business.
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| October 15 |
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Visit to Public Library for “Children’s
Library Hour”.
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| October 18 |
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Panel Discussion – “Investing in Your
Future - The ECSE and the RGSM”. Panelists from
the ECSE, public companies, Ministry of Finance”.
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Launch of anecdotes about money issues. (radio and
print media)
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| October 20 |
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Radio interview with Financial Secretary on "Link
Between Taxation and Economic Development"
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| October 25 |
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Inter-Secondary Schools Quiz Competition “Dollar
Wise”
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| October 28 |
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Radio Interview with financial sector representative
- “Managing Credit”.
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| October 31 |
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Radio Interview with financial sector representative
– “Managing Your Household Budget”. ^Top |
