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5 Cameroonians who left Antigua illegally on hunger strike to force BVI authorities to allow them to seek asylum in USVI

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The hunger strike of five Aindividuals from Cameroon, who have been detained in the British Virgin Islands for over a month, continues into its third day. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.

The individuals left Antigua illegally by boat according to a spokesman for the group who wrote to ANR.

John Benson says they have taken this extreme measure to pressure the British Virgin Islands (BVI) authorities into allowing them to proceed to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and seek assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Having fled the perils of their homeland, the detainees had hoped to find refuge in Saint Thomas, USVI, but were intercepted during their journey.

For weeks, they have pleaded with the BVI government to grant them access to communication devices, enabling them to reconnect with their families and loved ones.

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Furthermore, they have repeatedly requested a dialogue with the UNHCR to address their urgent need for asylum.

Regrettably, their appeals for assistance have fallen on deaf ears, with the BVI government.

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The African American community, dedicated to fighting for equality and human rights for Africans globally, stands united in their support of the detainees. Spearheaded by President John Benson of the African American movement, they vow to bring international attention to this humanitarian crisis by presenting the irrefutable evidence to relevant authorities and media organizations.

As the hunger strike enters its third day, the detainees are resolute in their determination to speak directly with the UNHCR. They have made it clear that they are prepared to risk their lives in the pursuit of justice and the opportunity to secure asylum. Their bravery and sacrifice serve as a powerful reminder of the lengths individuals will go to seek safety and freedom from persecution.

President Benson encourages everyone, including concerned citizens and media outlets, to verify the authenticity of the situation unfolding in the British Virgin Islands. By shedding light on these injustices, they hope to hold the BVI government accountable and ensure the safe release of the unlawfully detained Cameroonians.

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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]