Antigua Breaking News

Day: July 22, 2021

  • BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL: CMO warns residents following confirmation of Delta variant in Antigua

    BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL: CMO warns residents following confirmation of Delta variant in Antigua

    The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the delta variant strain of the SARS CoV-2 in Antigua and Barbuda. The delta variant of concern, first identified in India in October 2020, was found in one of a group of seven samples taken in…

  • One new case of COVID-19, three hospitalized

    One new case of COVID-19, three hospitalized

    The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John Medical Centre has revealed one (1) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case in Antigua and Barbuda as of Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 6pm. Ninety-four (94) samples were processed at Sir Lester Bird MSJMC.…

  • Antigua and Barbuda welcomes first British Airways Flight from London Heathrow in over 30 years

    Antigua and Barbuda welcomes first British Airways Flight from London Heathrow in over 30 years

    Antigua and Barbuda welcomed on Wednesday the resumption of the British Airways flight route from London Heathrow to Antigua. It has been over thirty years since British Airways operated a flight to Antigua from Heathrow.  The flight is a key step in bringing further accessibility to UK travellers following the inclusion of Antigua and Barbuda…

  • Delta Variant of COVID-19 Confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda

    Delta Variant of COVID-19 Confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda

    The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the delta variant strain of the SARS CoV-2 in Antigua and Barbuda. The delta variant of concern, first identified in India in October 2020, was found in one of a group of seven samples taken in…

  • Flight attendant confronts JTruth during Facebook Live at 30,000 feet

    Flight attendant confronts JTruth during Facebook Live at 30,000 feet

  • VIDEO: Only fully vaccinated allowed at entertainment spots from Aug. 1

    VIDEO: Only fully vaccinated allowed at entertainment spots from Aug. 1

    Starting August 1, all patrons visiting restaurants, bars and places of entertainment will be required to be fully vaccinated and present proof that they are vaccinated upon entry to these places. Information Minister Melford Nicholas said the Health Ministry will be issuing vaccination cards to fully vaccinated people shortly. These cards will be used to…

  • Two children died, one had COVID says Minister Melford Nicholas

    Two children died, one had COVID says Minister Melford Nicholas

    Information Minister Melford Nicholas said one of two children who died recently “had contracted COVID.” EARLIER REPORTING: CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet was made aware of the death of an infant named Mark Jno Baptiste. An autopsy was being carried out and a full investigation is to take place; the results will be made public. BACKGROUND:…

  • A 22-foot spaceman sculpture has landed in Antigua

    A 22-foot spaceman sculpture has landed in Antigua

    CNN: While Billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have embarked on their own space race this month, there’s one spaceman that has found its home in the Caribbean Sea. Created by artist Brendan Murphy, the 22-foot, 3,000-pound sculpture named “The Boonji Spaceman,” stands on a dock in the middle of the ocean at the Hodges…

  • Cabinet says action to be taken to rid streets of stray animals

    Cabinet says action to be taken to rid streets of stray animals

    CABINET NOTES: Action is to be taken against the roaming herd of cows regularly seen crossing Queen Elizabeth Highway and Factory Road and even Old Parham Road. Discussions have been held with the owner of the herd. They will be impounded in order to lessen the likelihood of accidents, and will subsequently be sold or…

  • MARK JNO BAPTISTE: Cabinet notified of infant’s death

    MARK JNO BAPTISTE: Cabinet notified of infant’s death

    CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet was made aware of the death of an infant named Mark Jno Baptiste. An autopsy was being carried out and a full investigation is to take place; the results will be made public. BACKGROUND: Mark Jno Baptiste died at the Sir Lester Bird Mount Saint John Medical Centre around 4 a.m.…

  • CABINET NOTES: Wednesday July 21 2021

    CABINET NOTES: Wednesday July 21 2021

    The Cabinet met both virtually and face-to-face, starting at about 10:15 am and ending at about 5:45 pm. The Cabinet requested the presence of several experts and officials, whose input served to enhance the decision-making of the Executive Body. 1.The continued management of the Covid-19 disease, occupied considerable time and the intellectual energy of the…

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]