Antigua Breaking News

Day: October 20, 2021

  • 45 new cases of COVID-19

    45 new cases of COVID-19

    The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre revealed forty-five (45) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 6pm. Sixty-four (64) samples were processed at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and one hundred…

  • Body of Ukrainian man found on yacht

    Body of Ukrainian man found on yacht

    The body of a 45-year-old Ukrainian male was discovered dead aboard his yacht around 10 pm on Tuesday 19th October. The incident was reported to the police by a friend who made the discovery. The man was apparently living aboard the vessel, which was anchored just outside the Parham Dock near Crabbs. He was last…

  • Asot Michael appeals to PM to tone down and act like a mature statesman

    Asot Michael appeals to PM to tone down and act like a mature statesman

    St. Peter Member of Parliament Asot Michael on Tuesday appealed to his “one-time Dear Illustrious Brother,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne, to change his approach and be more of a statesman. Speaking in Parliament, Michael said the response to the government’s mandatory vaccination policy would have been different, had the Prime Minister taken a more loving…

  • CIBC FirstCaribbean High Street Closed Today due to fuel leak

    CIBC FirstCaribbean High Street Closed Today due to fuel leak

    Please note that our High Street branch is closed today. This has become necessary due to an overnight leak in our standby generator which caused diesel and oil to seep into the building. During this time, you may access your funds at the Old Parham Road branch or the following nearby CIBC FirstCaribbean Instant Tellers.…

  • Do the right thing and get vaccinated, MP Asot Michael urges residents

    Do the right thing and get vaccinated, MP Asot Michael urges residents

    Member of Parliament for St. Peter, Asot Michael, on Tuesday appealed to residents to do the right thing and get vaccinated. During debate on the Education Amendment Bill 2021, Michael said it’s important that the country achieves herd immunity so that the economy can rebound. “I am saying to the citizens, to the residents, to…

  • Dame Sandra Mason to become Barbados’ first president

    Dame Sandra Mason to become Barbados’ first president

    Members of Barbados’ House of Assembly and Senate have overwhelmingly elected Dame Sandra Mason to become Barbados’ first president on November 30, 2021. Dame Sandra, who is the current Governor General, will move from representing Queen Elizabeth II, to replacing her as Barbados’ Head of State. The House voted 27-0 while the Senate voted 18-0.…

  • Agriculture ministry holds signing of book of condolences for late Debbie Francis

    Agriculture ministry holds signing of book of condolences for late Debbie Francis

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Barbuda Affairs continues to mourn the loss of beloved staff member, colleague, and friend, Debbie Francis. In memory of her, the ministry held a signing of the book of condolences, which will be handed over to the family. Minister Samantha Marshall, Parliamentary Secretary Knacyntar Nedd, Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe,…

  • US set to vaccinate children against COVID from next month: White House

    US set to vaccinate children against COVID from next month: White House

    (AFP)— The United States is ready to start vaccinating children aged five to 11 against COVID-19 starting next month, the White House said Wednesday, a move that will make 28 million more Americans eligible for shots. “Our planning efforts mean that we will be ready to begin getting shots in arms in the days following…

  • Squid Game-boosted Netflix pulls in subscribers

    Squid Game-boosted Netflix pulls in subscribers

    (AFP) — Netflix reported billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves. Analysts had been worried that a surge in Netflix subscriptions during pandemic lockdowns would be followed by a plunge as the world opened back up. But the streaming entertainment star said…

  • 21 new cases of COVID-19

    21 new cases of COVID-19

    The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre revealed twenty-one (21) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Monday 18th October 2021 at 6pm. Ninety (90) samples were processed at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Fifty (50) recovered…

  • New tourism experiences open up as vaccination rates increase in Antigua and Barbuda

    New tourism experiences open up as vaccination rates increase in Antigua and Barbuda

    The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda continues to be the perfect place for visitors seeking a well-needed vacation. With increased vaccination rates for Covid-19 in the country, on-island restrictions have been eased.  This means visitors can look forward to enjoying some newly re-opened tourism experiences. Plan your perfect day, on one of Antigua 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]