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  • Police officer injured in collision on Friar’s Hill Road

    Police officer injured in collision on Friar’s Hill Road

    A police officer is currently receiving medical attention after his marked police motorcycle collided with a light grey Vitz vehicle on Friar’s Hill Road. Eyewitnesses have reported that they heard a police siren shortly before hearing a loud bang. Several police officers have responded to the scene of the accident to investigate and provide assistance.…

  • Foster pup ‘Flamboyant’ poisoned ahead of Wisconsin Travel

    Foster pup ‘Flamboyant’ poisoned ahead of Wisconsin Travel

    A tragic incident has sparked outrage and calls for action after a foster pup named Flamboyant was found poisoned in Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The heartbreaking image of Flamboyant on the right, contrasted with his lively nature just hours before,…

  • Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Announce H.E. Sir Rodney Williams as Patron

    Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Announce H.E. Sir Rodney Williams as Patron

    The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, the newest team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), proudly announces the appointment of His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, as their esteemed patron. This significant collaboration marks a new era for cricket in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean, combining sports excellence with…

  • LETTER: Inquiry regarding boarding procedures for Embraer Jets

    LETTER: Inquiry regarding boarding procedures for Embraer Jets

    DEAR EDITOR: I observed during the arrival of the two Embraer Jets from Nigeria that a ladder was used for boarding the aircraft. This raises questions about the standard boarding procedures and safety measures in place. Could you please provide clarification on why a ladder was used instead of proper boarding equipment like mobile stairs…

  • Hospital says MRI and CT Scan machines fully operational

    Hospital says MRI and CT Scan machines fully operational

    In response to recent circulating rumors, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) would like to reassure the public that its MRI machine and two CT scans are fully operational. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP While occasional technical issues may arise, our dedicated management…

  • Earthquake recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda

    Earthquake recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda

    A moderate magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 471 km (293 mi) from Antigua and Barbuda in the early morning of Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 at 5.56 am local time (GMT -4). The quake had a moderate depth of 112 km (70 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so). CLICK…

  • High surf advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis

    High surf advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis

    …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday afternoon for the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla… …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday night for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis… CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern…

  • PM confident as international tribunal set to deliver landmark climate action ruling next month

    PM confident as international tribunal set to deliver landmark climate action ruling next month

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  • Toddler drowns at Briggins

    Toddler drowns at Briggins

    Police are investigating the drowning of a toddler at Briggins. The family of three-year-old Zyonandon Collin Hope found him floating face down in a swimming pool just after 8 this morning. The Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and immediately began administering CPR, and subsequently transported him to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.…

  • US lawmakers’ inaction on gun control affecting Antigua and Caribbean neighbours, PM Browne says

    US lawmakers’ inaction on gun control affecting Antigua and Caribbean neighbours, PM Browne says

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to reduce conflicts and tensions fueled by the proliferation of guns, particularly in the United States. Browne highlighted the powerful influence of the gun lobby in U.S. politics, which has hindered meaningful action on gun control despite the alarming…

  • Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson dies

    Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson dies

    ABN: Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson has died. Thompson, 65, owner of Jam Dung Nightclub, passed away while seeking treatment for chest pains. Thompson faced several legal battles during her career. May her soul rest in peace. More to come. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua…

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]