Antigua Breaking News

Day: February 12, 2024

  • CARPHA warns of harmful effects of Saharan dust

    CARPHA warns of harmful effects of Saharan dust

    The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging people to protect themselves against the adverse health effects of a Saharan dust plume covering many parts of the Caribbean. In a statement, CARPHA noted that the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), in a Dust Bulletin, said “it is highly likely that particulate matter…

  • Scientists continue to monitor elevated seismic activities recorded at Grenada’s Kick ’em Jenny volcano

    Scientists continue to monitor elevated seismic activities recorded at Grenada’s Kick ’em Jenny volcano

    More than 3000 seismic activities or tremors have been recorded by earthquake monitoring stations in Grenada because of the elevation in seismicity at the Kick ’em Jenny Submarine Volcano, the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) said Monday. It said that the tremors began on Friday and ceased on Sunday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…

  • Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Ronsford Beaton, the Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler, was reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Championship four-day first-class competition. Beaton’s action was cited by match officials during the first-round match between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at the Conaree Cricket Centre in St. Kitts, which ended…

  • Faith Gibson receives Lady Sandra Williams Humanitarian Award

    Faith Gibson receives Lady Sandra Williams Humanitarian Award

    Faith Gibson of Antigua Girls’ High School (AGHS) was honored with the Lady Sandra Williams Award for Humanitarianism, introduced by Her Excellency Lady Williams, who attended AGHS in the ‘70s. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP This award, presented during the school’s anniversary service, recognizes students from AGHS and Christ the King for…

  • Massiah denies that her Democratic National Alliance is anti-UPP

    Massiah denies that her Democratic National Alliance is anti-UPP

    Joanne Massiah, leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has tackled perceptions surrounding her party’s role in Antiguan politics and outlined its objectives moving forward. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Addressing the common notion that the DNA is primarily an anti-UPP entity, Massiah emphasized that the party’s purpose extends beyond merely undermining…

  • Antigua and Barbuda, CDB finalize LIAT aircraft purchase amid plans for LIAT revival

    Antigua and Barbuda, CDB finalize LIAT aircraft purchase amid plans for LIAT revival

    Antigua and Barbuda, along with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), have agreed to purchase three aircraft formerly owned by LIAT (1974) Ltd., which ceased operations due to COVID-19. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the finalized deal, overcoming initial disagreements. Negotiations focused on the aircraft’s $12.5 million market…

  • Opposition defections demonstrate the strength and appeal of the ABLP: PM

    Opposition defections demonstrate the strength and appeal of the ABLP: PM

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda addressed the ongoing trend of individuals leaving the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) to join the ruling Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) that he leads. Prime Minister Browne highlighted these defections as a demonstration of the strength and appeal of the ABLP. CLICK HERE TO GET…

  • AC fixed in most critical areas of hospital, new central unit coming soon: Health Minister

    AC fixed in most critical areas of hospital, new central unit coming soon: Health Minister

    During a recent interview on Pointe FM, Health Minister Molwyn Joseph provided an update on efforts to improve infrastructure and services at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. At the forefront of discussion were plans for upgrading the hospital’s air conditioning system, followed by insights into forthcoming joint replacement procedures. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…

  • Victoria Selomie Rhodes celebrates 104th birthday

    Victoria Selomie Rhodes celebrates 104th birthday

    Today marks a significant milestone for Victoria Selomie Rhodes, affectionately known as Aunt Selma, as she celebrates her 104th birthday. Born on February 12th, 1920, in the village of Liberta, Antigua, Aunt Selma’s life is a testament to resilience, faith, and love. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP At the age of three,…

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]