ECCB 2025-2026 Annual Report

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

The ECCB, in collaboration with the Regional Security System – Asset Recovery Unit, hosted the 2025 Creative Youth Competition, which focused on essay writing. The competition encouraged students to explore critical socio-economic themes, including the integration of financial education in schools, the role of sports in youth development and crime prevention, and education reform aimed at fostering creativity and innovation. Students from six ECCB member countries achieved top positions across two age categories. In the 13–16 category, first place was awarded to Adin Corbette of the Montserrat Secondary School, followed by Syreina Harris of Convent High School in the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Esther Barzey of Antigua Girls’ High School. In the 17–19 category, Endira Reeknauth of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis secured first place, with Jaida Victor of the T A Marryshow Community College in Grenada and Kevisha Richardson of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College placing second and third respectively. Prize awards ranged from $3,000 for first place to $2,500 and $1,500 for second and third places, respectively. Participating institutions also received financial grants. Since its establishment in 2018, the programme has awarded over $200,000 in prizes and school grants, reinforcing its role in fostering innovation, critical thinking, and youth engagement in regional development issues. 2025 ECCB/RSS-ARU Creative Youth Competition

Adin Corbette 1 st Place Winner 13-16 Category

Endira Reeknauth 1 st Place Winner 17-19 Category

Syreina Harris 2 nd Place Winner 13-16 Category

Jaida Victor 2 nd Place Winner 17-19 Category

Esther Barzey 3 rd Place Winner 13-16 Category

Kevisha Richardson 3 rd Place Winner 17-19 Category

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