Jan 01,2021
Dec 31,2020
- Financial Stability Team: Shernnel Thompson (Acting Deputy Director), Allister Hodge, Zanna Barnard, Waverley Richards, Kareem Martin.
Nov 12,2020
- TIMOTHY N. J. ANTOINE
I convey warm and fraternal greetings, to each of you, on the occasion of the 2nd Annual Conference of Licensed Financial Institutions. We convene at a time of unprecedented challenge for our region and our world. The past nine months have not been easy. I wish then to offer high commendation to all licensed financial institutions for your diligent work and responsiveness throughout this period.
Oct 05,2020
- TIMOTHY N. J. ANTOINE
This day has finally come – the official launch of the ECPCGC. We are living in “covidous” times and the ECCU is facing its worst economic contraction, on record, currently projected at 15.4 percent for 2020. Truth be told, the lack of access to credit was a pre-existing condition of the ECCU financial system but the pandemic has greatly exacerbated the situation.
Sep 07,2020
- TIMOTHY N. J. ANTOINE
“Our greatest national resource is the minds of our children” ~ Walt Disney (Slide 1) Principals and teachers, not only is the greatest national resource in your hands but your immediate challenge is to shape the minds of our children in the midst of a pandemic. What a grave responsibility! What a wonderful opportunity!
Jul 25,2020
- TIMOTHY N. J. ANTOINE
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome each of you to the Handing Over Ceremony to mark the change in chairmanship of the Monetary Council. Today, the chairmanship of the Council passes from the Council Member for Grenada to the Council Member for Kitts and Nevis. I wish to thank the outgoing Chairman for his stewardship over the past two years and especially for his accessibility, rapid and positive response to Bank matters, and his prompt attention to legislation.
May 28,2020
- Timothy N. J. Antoine
The shape and speed of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic remains pregnant with uncertainty. Care and relief packages have been critical for supporting households and businesses during this economic carnage. The crisis offers an opportunity to accelerate reforms for transforming our economies to be more competitive, productive and resilient.