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  • China gifts Antigua audio/visual systems for SIDS4 Conference

    China gifts Antigua audio/visual systems for SIDS4 Conference

    CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations and the Chief Planner for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) Conference to its meeting, to report on the progress being made thus far in the preparation for this May 27th to 30th important, international conference. CLICK HERE TO…

  • 2 lawyers, police constable among Queen of Carnival 2024 contestants

    2 lawyers, police constable among Queen of Carnival 2024 contestants

    Ladies and gentlemen, here are your “Extraordinary Seven” delegates for this year’s National Housing and Urban Renewal Company Ltd – Queen of Carnival (Miss Antigua Barbuda) 2024 Competition. A special thank you to our sponsors! Shakkia Carlos Delegate #1 – Miss Arton Capital CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET…

  • Cabinet approves EC$75,000 budget for Barbuda Carnival

    Cabinet approves EC$75,000 budget for Barbuda Carnival

    CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Education, Sports and the Creative Industries provided an update on Caribana 2024. The Cabinet approved a budget of EC$75,000 for the Barbuda Carnival which culminates on Whit Monday, May 20th. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Cabinet also agreed to…

  • LIAT (2020) fleet likely to have as many as 6 aircraft

    LIAT (2020) fleet likely to have as many as 6 aircraft

    CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet then held a discussion on LIAT (2020) Ltd. and the successes made evident by the arrival on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, of two aircraft at the V.C. Bird International Airport, dispatched by Air Peace; they are intended to augment the LIAT (2020) fleet which is likely to have as many as…

  • CABINET NOTES: Thursday, 25th April 2024

    CABINET NOTES: Thursday, 25th April 2024

    HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Thursday 25 April 2024 The Cabinet began its sitting with a customary prayer from a Minister of Religion. 1. The Cabinet then held a discussion on LIAT (2020) Ltd. and the successes made evident by the arrival on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, of two aircraft at the V.C. Bird International…

  • Police investigate discovery of foetus at landfill

    Police investigate discovery of foetus at landfill

    A scrap metal collector found a small, undeveloped baby at Cooks Landfill last Sunday. The mystery of its origin raises questions about whether it was a hidden miscarriage or involved foul play or neglect. The situation is heartbreaking, considering the baby was treated like trash. Police are investigating the discovery. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…

  • ABWU Condemns PM Browne’s Union Busting Threats in LIAT Severance Matter

    ABWU Condemns PM Browne’s Union Busting Threats in LIAT Severance Matter

    The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union takes note of Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s most recent statements regarding the LIAT 1974 severance matter. Browne continues his attempts to undermine the Union’s role and disregard the workers’ rights to representation and collective bargaining. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE…

  • LIAT 2020 accelerates operations with arrival of jet aircraft

    LIAT 2020 accelerates operations with arrival of jet aircraft

    LIAT 2020 recently received two jet aircraft, prompting urgent efforts to staff the airline and establish operational systems quickly. Hafsah Absulsalam, representing Air Peace Caribbean, prioritizes obtaining the Air Operators Certificate from ECCAA. Training and demonstration flights with ART aircraft have begun, led by Absulsalam, an aviation veteran. The airline aims to launch within weeks,…

  • Suspended nurse faces trial for selling fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

    Suspended nurse faces trial for selling fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

    A suspended nurse, Jahmesha Millwood of Bolans, is set to face trial on October 14 for allegedly selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In mid-March, she pleaded not guilty to 22 charges related to forging immunization cards to deceive the…

  • Sean Wynter slapped with $41K fine for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and marijuana

    Sean Wynter slapped with $41K fine for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and marijuana

    Sean Wynter from East Bus Station was fined $41,000 for possessing firearms, ammunition, and marijuana. He and Carley Stevens were jointly charged with possessing a black Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Pistol, 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 615 grams of Cannabis for transfer and supply. These items were found at East Bus Station. Wynter admitted…

  • Antiguan Appointed Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and Blue Economy

    Antiguan Appointed Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and Blue Economy

    The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Branson D. Belle as the Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at The UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda. The Centre aims to advance research and training in oceanography and…

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

 

OECS MSME Guarantee Facility Project

Loan No.: IDA-62670, IDA-62660, IDA-62640, IBRD-88830, IDA-62650

Assignment Title: Senior Operating Officer (SOO)

Reference No. KN-ECPCGC-207852-CS-INDV

 

The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have received financing in the amount of US$10 million equivalent from the World Bank towards the cost of establishing a partial credit guarantee scheme, and they intend to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, and consulting services to be procured under this project. 

The consultant will serve as the “Senior Operating Officer (SOO)” for the ECPCGC and should possess extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to Micro, small and medium-sized businesses, knowledge of the internal control processes necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk mitigation procedures. The ideal candidate should possess an Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Accounting, Banking or related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in lending, inclusive of MSME lending. The initial employment period will be for two years on a contractual basis. Renewal of the contract will be subject to a performance evaluation at the end of the contractual period. The assignment is expected to begin on September 30th, 2021.  The consultant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the ECPCGC.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be viewed by following the attached link below. 

 

https://bit.ly/3iVannm

 

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) now invites eligible “Consultants” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have:

  • An Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Finance, Banking or related field; and
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MSME lending. Applicants should also have:
  • The ability to design and implement risk management procedures 
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to small and medium-sized businesses
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME banking operations
  • Knowledge of the internal controls necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk management procedures
  • Experience developing and presenting information in public, including responding to questions in real-time
  • Experience lending to MSMEs located in the ECCU
  • Knowledge of marketing and communicating with the MSME sector
  • Ability to draft procedures to be used in a lending operation
  • Familiarity with the mechanics of a loan guarantee program
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, Paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016, [revised November 2017] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Approved Selection Method for Individual Consultants set out in the clause 7.34 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. 

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours:

Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

Brid Rock, Basseterre,

St. Kitts.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by e-mail by August 11th, 2021, to [email protected]. 

 

For further information, please contact:

Carmen Gomez-Trigg                                                            Bernard Thomas

Chief Executive Officer                                                          Chief Financial Officer

Tel: 868-620-8144                                                                  Tel: 869-765-2385

Email: [email protected]                                          [email protected]