The Monetary Council has also agreed to this formal presentation to ensure that the public would be properly informed and educated on critical aspects of the Bank’s operations and its impact on the economies of the Currency Union. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has its origins in the Treaty of Basseterre, June 18 1981, establishing the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
Not so much from the point of view of funding the government budget, but more so from the confidence that a strong balance sheet gives to the financial system. Conclusion I wish you all a fruitful week of discussions and deliberations. Please also take some time away from your workshop to enjoy Suva.