ECCB 2025-2026 Annual Report

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026

Governor’s Foreword unprecedented collaboration among governments, businesses, development partners, financial institutions, and citizens. As the African proverb reminds us, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” To guide this transformation, the Monetary Council has endorsed seven strategic theatres for regional action: food and nutrition security; energy security; connectivity and logistics; financial deepening and wealth creation; human capital development; digital transformation; and Tourism 2.0. Regional flagship initiatives are already being advanced in several of these areas, including the Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (RREIIF), being developed in partnership with member governments, the World Bank, and other stakeholders. The ECCB’s strategic plan is anchored on six core themes: (1) maintaining monetary stability; (2) preserving financial stability; (3) advancing payments modernisation and financial inclusion; (4) promoting inclusive growth and partnerships; (5) enabling a digital and data-driven culture; and (6) enhancing organisational effectiveness. Together, these priorities provide a practical roadmap for supporting long-term development while remaining faithful to our core responsibilities. More than four decades after our establishment, we remain committed to faithfully executing our mandates while giving practical expression to our responsibility under the ECCB Agreement to actively support the growth and development of our member countries. On 7 July 2026, the ECCB will celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the EC dollar’s peg to the United States dollar. This remarkable milestone stands as a testament to five decades of monetary stability,

institutional credibility, and prudent stewardship. As we embark on the Big Push, that stability will continue to serve as the foundation upon which our transformation agenda is built. In closing, I extend my sincere thanks to the ECCB team for their support throughout the year. I express special appreciation to my executive colleagues, Deputy Governor Dr Valda Henry and Chief Director (Policy) Dr Tracy Polius, for their collaboration and steadfast support. I thank the management and staff of the ECCB for their dedication and commitment to serving the people of the ECCU. I also thank the Monetary Council and the Board of Directors for their leadership and guidance during this important period. Further, I acknowledge our governments, financial institutions, development partners, and stakeholders for their continued collaboration. Above all, I thank the people of the Currency Union for their confidence and trust. The journey ahead will require courage, discipline, innovation, and collective action. Yet I remain deeply optimistic about the future of our Currency Union. Together, we have demonstrated our capacity to withstand adversity, preserve stability, and build stronger institutions. I therefore invite all who share a commitment to the future of our region to join us in advancing this bold vision—for the prosperity of our people, the transformation of our economies, and the advancement of our Caribbean civilisation. Together, let us make the Big Push a defining chapter in the history of the Eastern Caribbean and demonstrate that, when we dare greatly and act collectively, no goal is beyond our reach.

Timothy N. J. Antoine Governor

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