Antigua Breaking News

Day: June 22, 2021

  • Another COVID-19-related death in St. Kitts and Nevis brings total to 3

    Another COVID-19-related death in St. Kitts and Nevis brings total to 3

    St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded another COVID-19 related death, bringing the number of deaths from the dreadful disease to three in less than one week as the number of confirmed cases increases through community spread. The recent death was recorded in St. Kitts & Nevis COVID-19 Situation Report No.453 for Tuesday 22nd June 2021.…

  • American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staff shortages, maintenance issues

    American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights amid staff shortages, maintenance issues

    In another blow for pandemic weary Americans eager to travel again, the country’s largest carrier, American Airlines, canceled hundreds of flights over Father’s Day weekend. Passengers sounded off on social media in response after pilot shortages, staff sickness and maintenance issues disrupted travel. One father, Ken Novak, said he has felt powerless to help his…

  • UPP’s Women’s Forum condemns domestic violence

    UPP’s Women’s Forum condemns domestic violence

    The Women’s Forum of the United Progressive Party (UPP) calls on the social-welfare system, the Police and the judiciary to do more to protect women, especially, from domestic violence. The Forum also extends its heartfelt sympathies to the parents and children of Althea Henry, who appears to have been the latest victim of partner-abuse. Having…

  • Philippines president threatens to arrest people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

    Philippines president threatens to arrest people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

    MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has threatened to order the arrest of Filipinos who refuse COVID-19 vaccination and told them to leave the country if they would not cooperate with efforts to end a public health emergency. President Rodrigo Duterte, who is known for his public outbursts and brash rhetoric, said in televised…

  • State of Emergency extended

    State of Emergency extended

    The Antigua and Barbuda government has successfully tabled a motion to extend the current state of emergency, even as opposition legislators complained of the hardships being experienced by citizens as the authorities seek to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The SOE was due to expire on June 28 and has now been extended…

  • A Ph.D for Nicole Christian

    A Ph.D for Nicole Christian

    Nicole Christian, Ph. D., NCC, LAC has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education from Montclair State University. She is a proud Antiguan and the only child of Daisy Christian of Fitches-Creek. Dr. Christian is a past student of the Foundation Mixed School, St. John’s Catholic Primary School, and Antigua Girls’ High School.…

  • Fund raising effort underway to save starving donkeys

    Fund raising effort underway to save starving donkeys

    Each year, Antigua’s Donkey Sanctuary provides shelter, food and water, and loving care to over 100 donkeys.  And each year, Antigua suffers from unrelenting drought. After an incredibly challenging Covid year, the drought in Antigua started in January 2021 and has continued to devastate the landscape. When drought occurs, the guinea grass that is cut…

  • Homicide victim’s son is in stable condition, police commissioner says

    Homicide victim’s son is in stable condition, police commissioner says

    Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney said the son of homicide victim Althea Henry was recovering at the hospital. The young man was reportedly injured in circumstances related to the incident that left his mother dead on Sunday. Murder suspect Anthony Boyd surrendered to police on Monday morning. “He is the one suspect we have, and out…

  • Gov’t brushes aside opposition to extension of SOE

    Gov’t brushes aside opposition to extension of SOE

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne has brushed aside concerns being raised by the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) over plans to extend the state of emergency (SOE) by a further three months. Parliament will convene today to debate the extension of the SOE, which was due to expire on June 28. A statement issued following…

  • Dominica opposition calls on government to end Choksi court matters and return him to Antigua

    Dominica opposition calls on government to end Choksi court matters and return him to Antigua

    DNO: The Parliamentary Opposition has urged Government to bring an end to the “embarrassment” being suffered by Dominica in the international community on account what the opposition has described as its apparent collusion in the May 23rd, 2021 abduction of wanted Indian diamond trader Mehul Choksi in Antigua and Barbuda and his alleged forced removal…

  • Antigua and Barbuda: Top 8 Things to See And Do

    Antigua and Barbuda: Top 8 Things to See And Do

    Antigua and Barbuda boast an array of beautiful tropical greenery, pristine snow-white beaches, and turquoise oceans. Furthermore, there are plenty of cultural and historical sites to explore and various resorts and accommodations to choose from. For example, yacht hire in Antigua is a popular accommodation option among tourists to experience the full scope of what…

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]