By Caribbean News Global contributor
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – The Monetary Council has approved the reappointment of Timothy N. J. Antoine as Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, a statement from the institution said, “The new five-year term commences on Monday, February 1, 2021.”
Conveying the Monetary Council’s decision, chairman of the Monetary Council Timothy Harris said: “The Council commends the Governor for his stewardship over the past five years and especially over the past year. Governor Antoine has led the Bank with vision, empathy and with a keen eye for innovations that has helped to lift the people of our region”.
Governor Antoine thanked the Monetary Council for its support throughout his first term and its confidence reposed in him to continue to lead the bank.
“It is my distinct privilege to serve the governments and people of our Currency Union. I look forward, with the support of the Council board and our team, to the implementation of the programme of action for recovery, resilience and transformation and the rollout of the bank’s new strategic plan. Our pursuit of socio-economic transformation continues”.
