Antigua Breaking News

Day: February 15, 2024

  • Eric Burton in custody in connection with stabbing death of Jamal Ryner

    Eric Burton in custody in connection with stabbing death of Jamal Ryner

    Police have arrested Eric Burton, the primary suspect in the stabbing death of Jamal Ryner. Burton was apprehended at his residence in the Villa area this morning and is currently undergoing questioning. Ryner was fatally stabbed on Tuesday night on Rowan Henry Street during an alleged altercation. This incident marks the country’s second homicide of…

  • A Vital Conversation on Antigua and Barbuda’s Cardiac Well-being

    A Vital Conversation on Antigua and Barbuda’s Cardiac Well-being

    In commemoration of Heart Disease Awareness Month, the Heart & Stroke Foundation Antigua and Barbuda, led by Consultant Cardiologist and President, Dr. Georgette Meade, emphasized the critical issue of heart failure. Dr. Meade recently shared valuable insights on heart health during an episode of House Calls dedicated to providing the latest medical advice. CLICK HERE…

  • Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Renowned French triathlete Aurelien Raphael is set to make waves at the AUA Rohrman Triathlon Olympic Distance event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Ffreyes Beach, Antigua. He will also compete in the Day 2 10k Road Run/Walk on Sunday August 25th, 2024 from Morris Bay to Ffreyes Beach. This exciting participation is made possible…

  • New LIAT Chairman requests use of Government’s property

    New LIAT Chairman requests use of Government’s property

    The New Chairman of LIAT (2020) Ltd. appeared before the Cabinet to seek support for the use of Government’s property occupied formerly by LIAT (1974) Ltd. The object is to provide LIAT (2020) Ltd. with a hangar and other spaces to ensure the security of the airplanes that it is seeking to acquire. The Chairman…

  • Cruise ship moored in St. John’s Harbour will house 2,500 delegates during SIDS4 Conference

    Cruise ship moored in St. John’s Harbour will house 2,500 delegates during SIDS4 Conference

    The Cabinet continued its examination of those requirements for the successful hosting of the 4th SIDS Conference, scheduled for May 27th-30, 2024, in Antigua. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Chairman of Cabinet spoke with Ambassador to the UN (from the Cabinet room) and was given assurances that many of the requirements…

  • 30 individual AC units installed at hospital as central unit remains in disrepair

    30 individual AC units installed at hospital as central unit remains in disrepair

    CABINET NOTES: The air conditioning system is proving to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the SLBMC. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP On an inspection, the Minister and the new manager of the hospital’s maintenance discovered 20 empty bottles of Freon—the substance utilized by A/Cs and refrigerators to lower temperatures…

  • Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre hit by nursing shortage

    Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre hit by nursing shortage

    CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Chief Medical Director and four (4) other management officials of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) to provide an update on the several improvements that are taking place at the country’s premiere medical center. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP For more than an hour the…

  • CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, 14th February 2024

    CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, 14th February 2024

    HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 14 February 2024 The Cabinet began its sitting with a prayer by a Minister of religion. The meeting was chaired by the Acting Prime Minister who substituted for the Prime Minister. PM Browne is away on Government Business. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP 1. The Cabinet…

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]