The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is standing firmly with its member countries that have been impacted by Hurricane Irma.
The Bank has disbursed a grant of EC$1 million each to the Governments of Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda to support relief and early recovery.
A delegation from the ECCB visited Anguilla on September 13 in solidarity and support. The delegation, which included the ECCB Monetary Council Member for St Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr Timothy Harris and Governor Timothy N. J. Antoine, met with Chief Minister of Anguilla, the Honourable Victor Banks and other senior government officials and toured the country to obtain a first-hand account of the impact of Hurricane Irma. The ECCB delegation also delivered supplies including: water, food and batteries.
Governor Antoine, accompanied by Council Member for Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister the Honourable Gaston Browne, visited Barbuda on 15 September. The Governor and his team also visited the three shelters on Antigua established for the displaced residents from Barbuda and delivered supplies and words of encouragement.
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Reflecting on the situation in the member countries, Governor Antoine said, “Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda are hurting at this time. Our hearts go out to them. We want them to know that the ECCB stands with them in the immediate phases of relief and recovery and the longer term process of rebuilding. We expect Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda to build back better and emerge stronger”.
ECCB Delegation to Anguilla
1. ECCB Council Member for St Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister the Hon Dr Timothy Harris
2. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Hon Ian Liburd
3. Governor, ECCB – Timothy N. J. Antoine
4. Deputy Governor, ECCB – Trevor Brathwaite
5. Director, Bank Supervision Department, ECCB – Christopher Louard
6. Economist, Research Department, ECCB – Leon Bullen
7. Facilities Engineer, Support Services Management Department, ECCB – Jevon Wilkin
8. Senior Technical Assistant, Corporate Relations Department, ECCB – Marlon Bristol
9. Technical Assistant, Management Information Systems Department, ECCB – Marlon Davis
ECCB Delegation to Antigua and Barbuda
1. Governor, ECCB – Timothy N. J. Antoine
2. Deputy Governor, ECCB – Trevor Brathwaite
3. Economist, Research Department, ECCB – Beverly Lugay
4. Senior Technical Assistant, Corporate Relations Department, ECCB – Marlon Bristol
