Antigua Breaking News

Day: February 6, 2024

  • Antiguan woman killed in Puerto Rico

    Antiguan woman killed in Puerto Rico

    Alexandra Daniel Derlyn, 44, a resident of the island of Antigua, was traveling in the vehicle with another individual, who has not yet been identified, when they were murdered on January 31. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP According to the Police report, a phone call through the 9-1-1 Emergency System alerted about…

  • US court rules Trump has no presidential immunity

    US court rules Trump has no presidential immunity

    Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, a US court has ruled. Trump had claimed in the landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts he said fell within his duties as president. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…

  • Health Minister addresses dengue fever outbreak in Antigua and Barbuda

    Health Minister addresses dengue fever outbreak in Antigua and Barbuda

    At a press conference held earlier today, Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph provided an update on the current health situation in Antigua and Barbuda, particularly concerning the outbreak of Dengue fever in the region. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Minister Joseph began by acknowledging the presence of Dengue fever in the country,…

  • LETTER: Shadow Games: The Black Cat’s Turbulence

    LETTER: Shadow Games: The Black Cat’s Turbulence

    DEAR EDITOR: In the first chapter of this gripping saga, we peeled back the ominous layers surrounding a cunning Black cat haunting the shadowy corridors of a department, entangled in stealthy tactics and incompetence. As we plunge deeper into the abyss of the Black cat’s tyranny and mismanagement, the sinister cloak of deception unravels, exposing…

  • Allegation of rape at Clarevue Hospital under investigation, Health Minister says

    Allegation of rape at Clarevue Hospital under investigation, Health Minister says

    Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph is addressing the recent allegation of rape at the Clarevue Hospital involving a male staff member and a female patient. Providing updates on the investigation, Minister Joseph highlighted the steps taken by the Ministry of Health in response to the serious accusation. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

  • Troy Allen: My mother was treated like an Animal at the hospital

    Troy Allen: My mother was treated like an Animal at the hospital

    My mother took ill and I had to rush her to the hospital to seek urgent medical care two hours ago! Oh gosh , she almost died because of the bad ,neglectful and inhuman treatment of the nurses and doctors in the emergency care! CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP I sent my…

  • Police fire tear gas as hundreds protest government in Haiti

    Police fire tear gas as hundreds protest government in Haiti

    Hundreds of Haitians took to the streets on Monday to protest the unelected government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, whose administration has seen alliances of violent gangs expand control across most of the capital and spread to nearby areas. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP National police used tear gas to disperse protesters,…

  • Swetes residents sentenced to 4 months at His Majesty’s Prison

    Swetes residents sentenced to 4 months at His Majesty’s Prison

    Vashell James and Vashawn James, both of Swetes, are sentenced to four months each at His Majesty’s Prison on seperate charges of possession of firearm and ammunition. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The duo appeared in court on Monday, charged jointly with several others for unlawful possession of one .22 Pistol and…

  • Corruption report reveals allegations of financial mismanagement at His Majesty’s Prison

    Corruption report reveals allegations of financial mismanagement at His Majesty’s Prison

    A report on corruption at His Majesty’s Prison has recommended that several persons – including a senior police officer – be investigated for accusations made against them, one of which involves missing funds. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Based on several allegations of corruption and unfair treatment of inmates, the Prison Reform…

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]