Antigua Breaking News

Day: June 2, 2023

  • Jennings man responds to his mother’s report of a break-in and returns home to find he, too, was robbed

    Jennings man responds to his mother’s report of a break-in and returns home to find he, too, was robbed

    (REAL News) — A spate of break-ins in the Jennings community is being investigated. As a result of at least four recent incidents – with a mother and son being hit at different parts of the village on the same night – officers from the Bolans Police Station were kept busy. According to reports, one…

  • $12.1M worth of illegal drugs destroyed by police, with cannabis accounting for more than $10M

    $12.1M worth of illegal drugs destroyed by police, with cannabis accounting for more than $10M

    (REAL News) — The Police are reporting that illegal drugs worth $12,154,498 were destroyed during an exercise conducted on Friday, June 2. This large volume of drugs comprised 1,745.83 pounds of cannabis; 729 cannabis plants; 1,716 cannabis seedlings; 86.3 pounds of hashish; 18.1 pounds of cocaine; and two ecstasy tablets. Of the marijuana that made…

  • Acting DPP responds to UPP’s request to investigate statements made by PM Browne

    Acting DPP responds to UPP’s request to investigate statements made by PM Browne

    (REAL News) — After a wait of nearly four weeks, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Shannon Jones-Gittens has replied to the United Progressive Party’s request for an investigation into boasts made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. In a letter dated May 24, 2023, but received on Wednesday, May 31, Jones-Gittens blurs the issue by referring…

  • New research shows that men should sit down to urinate rather than stand up

    New research shows that men should sit down to urinate rather than stand up

    Most men stand to urinate, but this may not be the healthiest way, according to a new research. According to Gerald Collins of the Cheshire’s Alexandra Hospital Department of Urology in England, sitting down is the most efficient way for men to urinate. The latest result of male urination habits came from a survey that…

  • Autonomous weapons – a real and urgent danger to people

    Autonomous weapons – a real and urgent danger to people

    By Sir Ronald Sanders As if small states, with limited financial and human resources to safeguard their societies, do not confront enough grave challenges, along comes the phenomenon of “autonomous weapons” – probably the most frightening technological development that has yet been created. Why should small states be concerned?  They should already be deeply troubled…

  • Prison guards ‘had sex with prisoners’ while carrying out shower checks’

    Prison guards ‘had sex with prisoners’ while carrying out shower checks’

    An ex-inmate at the Texas women’s-only prison where founder Elizabeth Holmes is serving an 11-year sentence claims male prison guards ‘carried out shower checks.’ Lynn Espejo, who spent two years at Bryan Federal Prison Camp from 2018 to 2020, shared the stunning allegations in a blog ‘Inside-The-Walls: My Journey Through the Federal Criminal Justice System.’…

  • The Drue World Order is Here

    The Drue World Order is Here

    Award-winning soca artiste, Ricardo Drue, is signifying taking his artistry to the next level by branding from the well-known iD Nation brand to the newer, edgier brand name Drue World Order (D.W.O.). The globally recognized ‘Tornado’ singer’s new brand encompasses his new band, which also goes by the same name, and all his fans and…

  • Romance Month: Antigua and Barbuda launches love lane for couples

    Romance Month: Antigua and Barbuda launches love lane for couples

    The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority has launched the second installment of its ‘Love Lane’ fast-track service for couples travelling to the destination during Antigua and Barbuda’s Romance Month in June. Upon arrival at the award-winning V.C. Bird International Airport from June 1 – June 30,…

  • UWI Five Islands Principal appointed Principal of Mona Campus in Jamaica

    UWI Five Islands Principal appointed Principal of Mona Campus in Jamaica

    The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced Professor Densil A. Williams as Principal of the Mona Campus effective August 1, 2023. He succeeds Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor Dale Webber who resumes teaching and research duties as a Marine Biologist after July 31. Speaking on the appointment of the Campus Principal…

  • Man breaks hip during bee attack

    Man breaks hip during bee attack

    (NYPOST) — They were badly beehived. An 81-year-old Oklahoma man is lucky to be alive following a savage three-hour attack by over 200 “killer bees” — which was so vicious he reportedly broke his hip trying to escape. “I hit some of them with my hands and you just can’t kill ’em fast enough,” Carl…

  • LETTER: How do we even begin to thank the Calvin Ayre Foundation?

    LETTER: How do we even begin to thank the Calvin Ayre Foundation?

    DEAR EDITOR: I am writing this letter to commend the remarkable efforts of the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) in making a significant difference in the lives of individuals facing challenging circumstances. Recent news articles highlighting the foundation’s charitable initiatives have left an indelible impression on me and have inspired me to express my appreciation for…

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]