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Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission joins ANTIGUA and Barbuda in celebrating Africa – CARICOM Day 2023

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The Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission is proud to announce its commemorative activities for Africa-CARICOM Day 2023. This special occasion will be marked by a series of events aimed at celebrating the building of strong ties between Africa and CARICOM. At the heart of these celebrations is the Africa-CARICOM Summit scheduled for September 7th, which seeks to foster enhanced social and economic connections between these two global communities.

During the inaugural Africa/CARICOM Summit held on September 7th, 2021, CARICOM Heads made a momentous decision to institutionalize collaboration between Africa, CARICOM, and the diaspora. This was achieved through the establishment of Africa-CARICOM Day on September 7th each year, the creation of a dedicated Secretariat/Structure, and the organization of annual Africa-CARICOM Summits. Member States were strongly encouraged to support this initiative.

In line with this important initiative, the Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission (ABRSC) is honored to host Ms. Cyndi Marshall, known by her stage name Cyndi Celeste, a prominent Barbadian reparations activist. Ms. Marshall will participate in a compelling panel discussion titled ‘YOUTH AND REPARATIONS,’ set to be held on September 7th, 2023. This dynamic conversation will feature youth leaders engaging in a discourse on reparations and reparatory justice, aligning with CARICOM’s efforts to deepen relations with the African Union.

Ms. Cyndi Marshall is a distinguished spoken word poet, writer, and creative entrepreneur, recognized for her commitment to arts activism and language advocacy. Through her performance poetry and literary contributions, she fosters vital discussions on matters of identity and societal issues. An acclaimed poet, Ms. Marshall has garnered accolades, including the NIFCA award, and has represented Barbados on international platforms such as the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Texas, the 40th Poetry Market in France, and the Vrystaat Arts Festival in South Africa. Her literary works are featured in esteemed publications like the Caribbean Writer literary journal and the ArtsEtc NIFCA Winning Words Anthology.

Following the panel discussion, an engaging evening of Creative Activism awaits, where Ms. Marshall will collaborate with a collective of poets, artists, and musicians. This event will illuminate the power of creative arts as a tool for driving positive change.

Culminating the commemorative festivities is the debut of “Creative Voices,” an evening dedicated to poetry, spoken word, songs, and jazz music. The lineup includes outstanding performers such as Kadeem Joseph, Khadijah Simon, Zahra Airall, Glen Toussaint, Aisha Fayola, Michelle Toussaint, Kiyode Erasto, and more. Notably, the acclaimed poet Cyndi Celeste from Barbados will also grace the stage. This captivating event is set to take place on Friday, September 8th, 2023, at JULIE’S on Cross and Tanner Streets, commencing at 8pm.

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We extend a warm invitation to the general public to join us in commemorating Africa-CARICOM Day 2023 through both the enlightening Youth Panel discussion and the vibrant Creative Voices event. Let us come together as Antigua and Barbuda celebrates the enduring bonds between Africa and CARICOM.

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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]