ECCB Underscores Critical Role of its Agency Offices

18 June 2026, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis - The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Agency Offices, in its eight member countries, play a critical role in supporting currency operations, providing regulatory oversight, and fostering stakeholder engagement through the Bank's public education and community outreach programmes.

Grenada holds a special place in the ECCB's history as the first member country where an Agency Office was established. The office commenced providing service to the government and people of Grenada in November 1984.

On this week's episode of ECCB Connects, Country Manager at the ECCB Agency Office in Grenada, Valene Streete, reflects on her journey with the Bank since joining in 2009. Drawing on her background in banking and administration, Streete notes that Grenada's distinction as the first country to host an ECCB agency office is a source of pride and a reminder of the high standards the office continues to uphold.

Streete explains that the agency offices serve as the ECCB's presence on the ground in each member country, acting as a critical link between the Bank and its stakeholders, including governments, financial institutions and the wider public. She also clarified a common misconception, noting that the ECCB Agency Offices do not operate as commercial banks and therefore do not provide banking services directly to customers. Instead, their focus is on supporting the ECCB's mandate and strengthening engagement within member countries.

To learn more about the role of the ECCB Agency Offices visit the ECCB Facebook page and YouTube channel to watch the full episode of ECCB Connects.

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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) was established in October 1983. The ECCB is the Monetary Authority for: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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