ECCB Governor Continues Country Outreach Missions With Engagements in Saint Lucia
The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine is continuing his Country Outreach Missions with engagements in Saint Lucia.
During the Mission, which will run from 9 – 12 September, the Governor and his delegation will hold consultations with various stakeholder groups on the theme: The Big Push - Pursuing Bold Actions to Transform Saint Lucia’s Economy. The discussions will focus on: (i) International Economic Developments; (ii) Regional Monetary and Macroeconomic Developments; (iii) Developments in Saint Lucia; and (iv) The Role of the ECCB in Regional Development.
Governor Antoine commenced the Mission this morning with a courtesy call on Governor General (Ag), His Excellency Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles. The engagement with the Governor General focused on: stability of the ECCU financial sector; stability of the EC dollar exchange rate; crime; and economic development.
Governor Antoine then made a presentation to the Cabinet of Ministers. The issues discussed centered on: ease of opening accounts; financial literacy and financial inclusion; financial stability; appraisal standards; crime and youth development.
Over the next few days, the Governor will meet with other stakeholders including: The Diplomatic Corps; Saint Lucia Bankers’ Association; Caribbean Association of Banks; Social Partners; Sir Arthur Lewis Community College; the media and the ECCB Mentorship School in Saint Lucia - Gordon Walcott Primary.
The wider public will have the opportunity to engage Governor Antoine during the live broadcast of Conversations with the Governor on DBS radio and television from 8:00 p.m. on 11 September. Veteran broadcaster, Lissa Joseph, will lead the discussion and the public will be able to call in or send questions via the ECCB’s social media platforms.
The ECCB’s delegation for the Country Outreach Mission to Saint Lucia includes: Head of Advisory Services in the Governor’s Office, Dr. Emefa Sewordor; Country Economist, Josh Kelly; and Senior Technical Assistant in the Corporate Relations Department, Marlon Bristol.
Check out the ECCB Connects Facebook Page to follow the Governor’s outreach in Saint Lucia.
About the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) was established in October 1983. The ECCB is the Monetary Authority for: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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