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  • E.P. Chet Greene makes official visit Republic of Malta

    E.P. Chet Greene makes official visit Republic of Malta

    Honourable E.P Chet Greene, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda was welcomed by the Honourable Dr Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Malta during an official visit on 22nd April 2024. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK…

  • The 2024 Jaycees Queen Show is on again

    The 2024 Jaycees Queen Show is on again

    JCI Antigua is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2024 Jaycees Queen Show, made possible through a dynamic partnership with Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Set to captivate audiences once…

  • LETTER: Journalistic objectivity should be adhered to

    LETTER: Journalistic objectivity should be adhered to

    DEAR EDITOR: I read an article Newsweek carried on April 19, titled “China Building New Outpost on U.S. Doorstep”. The article has made irresponsible remarks and leveled groundless accusations about the bilateral cooperation between China and Antigua and Barbuda, trying to discredit and smear the Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda. Since it is driven…

  • PHOTO: ACB Caribbean Tap and Win Promotion Grand Prize Winner announced

    PHOTO: ACB Caribbean Tap and Win Promotion Grand Prize Winner announced

    ACB Caribbean Tap and Win Promotion Grand Prize Winner: Mr. Rohan Robinson! Mr. Robinson dashed through the aisles of Perry Bay Supermarket in just 90 seconds, grabbing as many groceries as possible, valued up to XCD 2000. Pictured from left to right are Mrs. Nadine McDavid-Streete, Marketing Officer—Public Relations; Mr. Rohan Robinson; and Ms. Anika Henry, Manager—Digital Banking.  CLICK HERE TO…

  • Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week returns with 65 participating restaurants

    Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week returns with 65 participating restaurants

    The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will kick off May with the second annual Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week (ABRW). From Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 19, a total of 65 restaurants featuring diverse cuisines will offer prix fixe menus and special dining experiences to restaurant and food lovers. This year’s celebration also includes…

  • LIAT 2020 adds two jets to its fleet, moves closer to connecting Caribbean

    LIAT 2020 adds two jets to its fleet, moves closer to connecting Caribbean

    Antigua-based airline, LIAT 2020 Ltd, is one step closer to taking to the regional skies after it received its first two jet aircraft. The two Embraer ERJ 145s, bearing registrations 5N-BVD and 5N-BXG, touched down at Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport within minutes of each other on Tuesday afternoon. Both received a water cannon salute,…

  • Antigua Cruise Port collaborates with IMO and local government for port security workshop

    Antigua Cruise Port collaborates with IMO and local government for port security workshop

    Cynthia Jacobs-Browne, Officer-in-Charge at Antigua Cruise Port, recently gave opening remarks at a special International Maritime Organization (IMO) training workshop on passenger and baggage security on ships. The activity was hosted in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) team. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

  • MP Lewis Condemns PM’s Failure to Act Before Demolition of Locally Owned Beach Bar

    MP Lewis Condemns PM’s Failure to Act Before Demolition of Locally Owned Beach Bar

    I emphatically condemn Gaston Browne’s failure to act in the interest of Mr. Peter Kelsick, before the demolition of his longstanding beach bar at Halcyon Cove. Mr. Kelsick’s bar had been in continuous operation for decades, making a valuable contribution to our tourism product. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO…

  • Peter Kelsick’s Business Knocked Down Overnight

    Peter Kelsick’s Business Knocked Down Overnight

    Peter Kelsick’s establishment on Halcyon Beach  was demolished overnight. The demolition comes amid a dispute over the Development Control Authority’s (DCA) order for Kelsick to relocate his business. The DCA has argued that the business obstructed views from the Royalton Chic Hotel rooms. Kelsick had owned and operated his business at the same location since…

  • Tourism Minister Fernandez Intervenes to Resolve United Taxi Company’s Internal Dispute

    Tourism Minister Fernandez Intervenes to Resolve United Taxi Company’s Internal Dispute

    Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez has intervened in the United Taxi Company’s internal dispute, aiming to resolve the impasse between members and the executive. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The conflict stemmed from taxi operators at V.C. Bird International Airport feeling obstructed by the former…

  • Booby Alley Housing Project to commence construction after delays

    Booby Alley Housing Project to commence construction after delays

    The Booby Alley housing project, long delayed, is now slated to start construction in August. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has presented the project to the Tenders Board for selecting a construction firm, expected to take two months with a final choice in June. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET…

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]