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Antigua and Barbuda launches romance campaign in Barbuda

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority launched its romance campaign in Barbuda in honor of June – The Month of Romance. The Love and Wanderlust campaign which was launched back in June of 2022 has now evolved to include the tagline “The World’s Greatest Love Story” in keeping with the campaign’s goal to position the destination as the perfect backdrop to any love story. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.

The Barbuda launch included a short ceremony with both Antigua and Barbuda tourism officials in attendance and a billboard unveiling.

In addition, the Barbuda Codrington Airport, which serves as one of the gateways to Barbuda, was transformed into a romantic haven, complete with a beautiful pull-up banner and pink and white decor that set the tone for the “Greatest Love Story.“ The welcoming atmosphere at the airport provided a glimpse of the enchantment that awaits couples who arrive on beautiful Barbuda .

The highlight of the launch was the unveiling of a stunning Billboard at the Fisheries Complex – a prime location on Barbuda. The 16 by 8 Billboard revealed for the first time local Barbudan couple Jahmeel George and Christoph Greaux and highlights their love story at different romantic locations on the island.

The billboard is a lens into their own journey, filled with moments of joy, passion, and discovery. The striking billboard shows images of the Barbudan couple in an enchanting proposal at the caves, enjoying a romantic boat ride to the frigate bird sanctuary and walking hand in hand along the pink sand beach of Barbuda. The campaign’s leading couple who was also in attendance at the launch were gifted with a honeymoon stay from Barbuda Cottages in lieu of their pending nuptials on July 2.

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“This initiative aligns perfectly with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s goal to promote not just Antigua but Barbuda as an exclusive romantic retreat for all couples seeking unique, romantic experiences where they can share their love. Together, with the Barbuda Council, our hope is to captivate the hearts and minds of couples and entice them to explore the island’s natural beauty while creating unforgettable and lasting romantic moments”, says Shermain Jeremy, Special Projects and Events Manager and romance pillar lead.

“Barbuda promises an outstanding intimate experience for honeymoons, anniversaries, or simply a romantic escape to reconnect and we look forward to welcoming all couples to our beautiful shores”, says Anreka Geness Tourism Marketing Officer for the Barbuda Council attached to the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Barbuda Council are excited to invite couples from all corners of the globe to embark on an unforgettable journey of romance and love in Barbuda where the world’s greatest love stories begin…

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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]