Antigua Breaking News

Day: June 8, 2023

  • Donald Trump says he’s been indicted over handling of classified documents

    Donald Trump says he’s been indicted over handling of classified documents

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (The Associated Press) — Former U.S. president Donald Trump wrote on social media on Thursday that he has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, apparently for mishandling sensitive government documents. The criminal case amounts to another legal setback for Trump as he seeks…

  • NYPAAB to host its annual youth parliament debate Friday

    NYPAAB to host its annual youth parliament debate Friday

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. On Friday, June 9, the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) will host its annual youth parliament debate. The debate, which will commence at 9 a.m. at the Parliament of Antigua and…

  • Caribbean’s role as a voice of reason in a fractured OAS

    Caribbean’s role as a voice of reason in a fractured OAS

    By Sir Ronald Sanders On May 31, the Organization of American States (OAS) faced a prolonged and contentious debate that lasted from 2:30 in the afternoon until well past midnight. This episode, marked by acrimony and political undercurrents, which was webcast publicly and instantly to the world, is likely to be revisited during the upcoming…

  • Saudi Delegation Visits Antigua

    Saudi Delegation Visits Antigua

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Pursuant to the loan agreement entered into by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for the expansion and development of the University of the West Indies Five-Islands Campus,…

  • National cyclist Andre Simon dies

    National cyclist Andre Simon dies

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. National cyclist Andre Simon died at a medical facility in the US State of Texas on Thursday. His family confirmed the news and thanked all who assisted in the valiant efforts made to assist him. His death comes some 13 months after he was critically…

  • Justin Simon, KC, responds to Sir Gerald Watt

    Justin Simon, KC, responds to Sir Gerald Watt

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Dear KC Sir Gerald Watt, KCN: Notwithstanding your labeling me some years ago over the radio as being “vainglorious”, I always admit my error whenever my opinion is sufficiently shown to be wrong. In the words of the ancient Romans: “erratus est humanum” – to…

  • US Vice President Announces more than $100M to Help Caribbean

    US Vice President Announces more than $100M to Help Caribbean

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change…

  • Jahfari’s Family Holds onto Faith Amidst Deteriorating Health, Praying for a Miraculous Turnaround

    Jahfari’s Family Holds onto Faith Amidst Deteriorating Health, Praying for a Miraculous Turnaround

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In a tragic turn of events, 25-year-old Jahfari Isacc is currently in critical condition at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center, grappling with life-threatening injuries sustained in a violent shooting on Sunday night. The incident, which…

  • Mother of Missing Antiguan Man Frustrated with Police’s Alleged Lack of Support in Search Efforts

    Mother of Missing Antiguan Man Frustrated with Police’s Alleged Lack of Support in Search Efforts

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Maria Hurst, the mother of 24-year-old Noah Hurst, has expressed her frustration at the perceived lack of police assistance in finding her missing son. Noah was last seen on May 23, and since then, Maria…

  • Extraordinary Bravery and Dedication: Cool and Smooth Owner Honors Mrs. Dawn Sanasie as a Hero Among Us

    Extraordinary Bravery and Dedication: Cool and Smooth Owner Honors Mrs. Dawn Sanasie as a Hero Among Us

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Cool and Smooth said: Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Dawn Sanasie for her extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others. Her heroism serves as a shining example, reminding us…

  • Antigua and Barbuda Mourns the Loss of Photography Legend, Egbert Merril Thwaites

    Antigua and Barbuda Mourns the Loss of Photography Legend, Egbert Merril Thwaites

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Egbert Merril Thwaites, a renowned Antiguan photographer, has passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy. His studio on All Saints Road and DeSouza Roads captured treasured moments for families, and his black and white portraits…

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]