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  • Omarrie Graham,17, of Bendals is Antigua’s latest homicide victim

    Omarrie Graham,17, of Bendals is Antigua’s latest homicide victim

    Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the killing of 17-year-old Omarrie Graham of Bendals. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP It was reported that Graham and a fellow villager were involved in an altercation on Middle Road, Bendals, when he was allegedly stabbed with a…

  • Miss All Saints West, Aliyah Wayne Crowned Labour Queen 2024

    Miss All Saints West, Aliyah Wayne Crowned Labour Queen 2024

    The Labour Queen 2024 pageant, held at The People’s Place, ABLP HQ, witnessed a night of glamour, talent, and determination as contestants from various regions competed for the coveted title. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Among them, Aliyah Wayne of All Saints West emerged…

  • ABHTI Launches Exciting Short Courses for Upskilling in Hospitality and Tourism

    ABHTI Launches Exciting Short Courses for Upskilling in Hospitality and Tourism

    The Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI) is proud to announce the launch of three dynamic short courses aimed at empowering individuals within the community with specialized skills in the hospitality and tourism industry. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The first course, “Baking…

  • 17-year-old male stabbed to death in Bendals

    17-year-old male stabbed to death in Bendals

    Police are now on the scene of the country’s latest murder, as a 17 year old male was stabbed to death in Bendals late Saturday. It is reported that the victim was involved in a dispute with another youth, when he was attacked and fatally stabbed by 19 year old male. The suspect is the…

  • Police search for man who shot ex-lover’s boyfriend

    Police search for man who shot ex-lover’s boyfriend

    Law enforcers are asking the lone suspect in a shooting in Bathlodge to immediately turn himself in at any police station. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The man is now on the run after reportedly shooting the boyfriend of his ex-lover about 2:45 Friday…

  • Field hospital being constructed at the AUA and will be fully staffed FOR SIDS Conference

    Field hospital being constructed at the AUA and will be fully staffed FOR SIDS Conference

    CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Foreign Affairs provided a written report to Cabinet Members on the readiness of the planners to receive the 3,000 or more delegates likely to travel to Antigua for the May 27 to May 30, 2024, International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

  • Antigua and Barbuda doctor charged with sexual related offence against patient

    Antigua and Barbuda doctor charged with sexual related offence against patient

    A leading medical professional in Antigua and Barbuda faces serious charges after a female patient accused him of inappropriate conduct during an examination at his office. He is charged with serious indecency, which could lead to license revocation if convicted. Attorney Lawrence Daniels is representing him, and preparations are underway for his court appearance to…

  • St Peter MP Asot Michael’s suspension appeal dismissed by Court of Appeal

    St Peter MP Asot Michael’s suspension appeal dismissed by Court of Appeal

    The Court of Appeal has ruled against St Peter Member of Parliament Asot Michael, rejecting his appeal against Speaker Sir Gerald Watt KC’s decision to suspend him from Parliament for misconduct during a session. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The appeal was dismissed due…

  • 9 arrested and charged for dangerous driving

    9 arrested and charged for dangerous driving

    Nine drivers have been arrested and charged by the police for dangerous driving. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP On Thursday, May 2, the police embarked upon another major traffic enforcement exercise at various locations, which resulted in 50 tickets being issued for various traffic…

  • IMF urges Antigua to increase its tax base

    IMF urges Antigua to increase its tax base

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Antigua and Barbuda should increase its tax earning, which at 16% of revenue, is just one percentage point below what the IMF says is needed to support the country’s developmental needs. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP St. John’s,…

  • Antigua Government says Roger Ver’s charges not related to his Antigua citizenship

    Antigua Government says Roger Ver’s charges not related to his Antigua citizenship

    DEAR EDITOR: The Antigua.News portal has done it again.  [N.B. THIS PORTAL SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH ANTIGUA BREAKING NEWS]. A man who relinquished his U.S. citizenship has been charged in 2024 with deliberately filing false tax returns, tax evasion and other crimes relating to his U.S. tax, owed in the United States. He is…

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]