That was, Mr. Timothy Antoine, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank at the unveiling of an ambitious 2026–2031 strategic plan, calling for urgent, coordinated action to transform the region’s economic future. The ceremony took place at the Headquarters’ in Basseterre, St. Kitts, on March 31^st, 2026.

Branded “The Big Push,” the initiative emphasizes collective responsibility among governments, businesses, and citizens to drive shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).

The strategy is built on six pillars, including monetary and financial stability, payment modernization, inclusive growth, and digital innovation.

Governor Antoine in concluding remarks emphasized that “The Big Push” is “not a slogan”: