The Republic Bank announced the continued distribution of cash liquidity across all its branches today, Wednesday, December 31, 2025. It confirmed that official working hours this week will be from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM, in accordance with the instructions of the Central Bank of Libya.
The bank clarified that this step comes as part of its efforts to enhance confidence with its clients and provide liquidity regularly, especially with the increased demand for cash withdrawals at the end of the year. It noted that adherence to the Central Bank’s instructions aims to ensure the stability of the banking system and meet customers’ needs in a timely manner.
Republic Bank
Republic Bank is a major financial institution in Trinidad and Tobago, originally established in 1837 as the Colonial Bank. It was later renamed Republic Bank after a merger in 1990 and has since grown to become one of the leading commercial banks in the Caribbean region.
Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is the primary monetary authority of Libya, established in 1956 to issue currency and manage the country’s financial policy. It has played a critical and often contentious role throughout Libya’s modern history, including during the Gaddafi era and the subsequent civil conflicts, where control of the bank and its assets became a major point of political and military contention.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history that includes ancient Phoenician and Greek settlements, most notably at Cyrene, and later Roman rule. It was part of the Ottoman Empire before Italian colonization in the early 20th century, gaining independence as a kingdom in 1951. The nation’s modern history was dominated by Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution and subsequent period of instability.
