Central Bank of Barbados Pays Tribute to the Late Sir Neville Nicholls

The Central Bank of Barbados extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of former President of the Caribbean Development Bank Sir Neville Nicholls.

As Chief Parliamentary Counsel in the office of the Attorney General, Sir Neville drafted the Central Bank of Barbados Bill that later became the Central Bank of Barbados Act (1972).

Sir Neville, an outstanding attorney-at-law and legal scholar, had an illustrious career. He represented the Government of Barbados at several regional conferences on the establishment of the Caribbean Free Trade Association and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Sir Neville had joined CDB in 1971 shortly after its establishment in the capacity of Legal Advisor, before holding posts of General Counsel and Vice-President.

He subsequently became the CDB’s third president, serving from1988 to 2001. Throughout his tenure at that regional institution, he and the Bank enjoyed a warm working relationship.

He also chaired our sister regulator the Financial Services Commission, the FairTrading Commission, and the Securities Commission.

Fittingly, Sir Neville received numerous honours including Knight of Saint Andrew in Barbados’ Independence Honours, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of the West Indies.

The Bank’s management and staff will always remember Sir Neville for his contribution to the development of the financial services and securities sectors and his commitment to excellence.

We extend our sympathy to Sir Neville’s sons Philip, Stephen, and Dr. Christopher Nicholls. 

May he rest in peace.