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15 active cases of COVID-19 in Antigua
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has revealed six new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 pm. Of the 16 samples processed by CARPHA, nine were negative and seven positive; of…
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Antigua records 6 more cases of COVID-19
Antigua and Barbuda has recorded a jump in cases of COVID-19. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced this afternoon that there were six new cases of the disease. This was later confirmed by one senior official within the Ministry of Health who explained to our news centre that a detailed statement will be issued to the…
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Unravelling the Mystery Part 6: Antigua’s own cult leader speaks with State Media
In recent times, allegations have been swirling in the public domain that Nana Yaw Adom — the pastor of the Mystery of Christ Church Incorporated — is the beneficiary of millions of dollars from the late owner of Straffie’s Funeral Home, Elizabeth Saunders. According to Adom: “They are saying that we robbed Elizabeth Saunders millions…
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Antigua records new case of COVID-19
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Mount St. John’s Medical Center (MSJMC) has revealed one new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case in Antigua and Barbuda as of Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 pm. Subsequent to the publication of the dashboard on Thursday, 35 samples were processed…
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Churches march against legalization of same sex unions in Barbados
Members of 49 churches across the island came out in strong force this morning to show that they are standing up against the legalization of same sex unions in Barbados. More than 200 people marched through Holetown, St James, with placards in hand, sending a clear message to the Government that the church is not…
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Video appears to show leaking roof at Parham Police Station
A video making the rounds on social media appears to show what is said to be a leaking roof at the Parham Police Station:
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Global coronavirus cases rise by more than 400,000 in 1 day for 1st time
Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time late on Friday, a record one-day increase, as much of Europe enacts new restrictions to curb the outbreak and multiple U.S. states see record rises. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that a divided world has failed to rise to the challenge…
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US$600M fund needed for universities to help drive economic diversification
As universities globally grapple with funding challenges precipitated by sharp falls in government funding and a decline in enrolment, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) convened a landmark meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This first-ever virtual Development Partner Forum focused on “Investing in higher education to build more diversified and resilient post-COVID economies”…
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Pope removes Polish bishop accused of sex abuse coverup
Pope Francis on Saturday permanently removed a Polish bishop who was kicked out of his diocese a few months ago pending a Vatican investigation into allegations he covered up cases of sexual abuse by his priests. The resignation of Edward Janiak as bishop of Kalisz suggests the Vatican was able to substantiate at least some…
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Accident on All Saints Road leaves man dead
A 25-year-old man is dead following an accident on All Saints Road Friday night. Terrance Colbourne was pronounced dead at Mount St. John’s Medical Centre. He was transported to hospital after the vehicle he was driving apparently ran off All Saints Road shortly before 11 pm.
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No Work Permits for first-time foreign nationals
The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will not provide work permits for foreigners, informing employers, particularly in the hotel sector, to ensure that nationals are given priority particularly as the island deals with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A statement issued after the weekly Cabinet meeting, noted that the issue of work…
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]