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  • Travel Influencers put Antigua on their DO NOT return list

    Travel Influencers put Antigua on their DO NOT return list

    UPDATE: The travel influencers behind “hitchhikingdiary,” Berni and Alex, have come forward to provide further context to their decision not to visit Antigua again. The duo expressed their regret if their previous remarks were perceived as offensive and emphasized that it was not their intention to offend anyone. Berni and Alex, who identified themselves as…

  • MP says Bolans Police Officers Evicted due to Unpaid Rent

    MP says Bolans Police Officers Evicted due to Unpaid Rent

    Hon. Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon, Member of Parliament for St. Mary’s South, took to social media to express his concern over the government’s failure to pay the rent for the space housing the Bolans Police Station in Jolly Harbour. This oversight has reportedly left law enforcement officers without a proper facility to carry out their duties,…

  • ARVEL GRANT | In Skipping the 2024 Budget Debate Did Antigua’s UPP Hand the ABLP the Golden Goose

    ARVEL GRANT | In Skipping the 2024 Budget Debate Did Antigua’s UPP Hand the ABLP the Golden Goose

    Did Antigua’s  UPP Hand the ABLP the Golden Goose for the Holiday or Was the Government Just Fast and Loose In Its Haste To Get Away? In a quick read of Antigua-Barbuda’s Cabinet notes of Wednesday Nov. 22nd, 2023, this writer noted (back then)  that the budget debate would  commence on the 15th of December.…

  • Retailers exploit ABST increase; Face scrutiny for deceptive practices and overcharging

    Retailers exploit ABST increase; Face scrutiny for deceptive practices and overcharging

    Certain retailers are exploiting the recent two-percent ABST increase by engaging in deceptive practices to overcharge customers in some areas. Orrin Steele, head of the Prices and Consumers Affairs Division, revealed that some retailers are unlawfully not reflecting the ABST increase on shelf notices, claiming it will be added at the checkout. Steele emphasized that…

  • 3 in custody for firearm and ammunition

    3 in custody for firearm and ammunition

    Three people are in police custody after they were found in possession of an illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition. On Tuesday, January 16, the police intercepted a vehicle during a stop-and-search exercise on Friars Hill Road and found an illegal firearm among the occupants. Further investigations also led the police to search another…

  • First Shipment of Recyclable Plastics Expedited under Recycle OECS Project

    First Shipment of Recyclable Plastics Expedited under Recycle OECS Project

    The first shipment of recyclable plastic waste has been dispatched under the Recycle OECS Project. The shipment out of Dominica left at the end of December 2023 for Honduras with an arrival date of January 10. This project milestone also represents a significant first for the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), the Waste Management…

  • Young Entrepreneur Tamorla Millette receives Top Honor for Business Excellence

    Young Entrepreneur Tamorla Millette receives Top Honor for Business Excellence

    Tamorla Millette, awarded Youth Entrepreneur 2023, excels in business leadership. Prime Minister’s Entrepreneurial Development Programme recognizes her impactful ventures. Driven by economic growth, the program supports innovation and job creation. Millette, founder of Party Perfect Antigua, expands influence with Boss Ladies Connect, fostering female entrepreneurship. Recognized at National Youth Awards, her achievements transform ideas into…

  • Prospective Candidate Arry Simon Uplifts Local Education Through Generous Book Donations

    Prospective Candidate Arry Simon Uplifts Local Education Through Generous Book Donations

    By Brendon Jones A Beacon of Change in All Saint’s West, Arry Simon, a prominent figure eyeing candidacy in the upcoming All Saint’s West Primary elections, is making waves by elevating local education. Simon’s recent donation of over 40 penmanship books to esteemed institutions—Seaview Farm Primary and Freemansville Primary—speaks volumes about his commitment to youth…

  • Family Issues Urgent Appeal for Missing Freemans Village Resident Ivor Isaac, AKA Peta

    Family Issues Urgent Appeal for Missing Freemans Village Resident Ivor Isaac, AKA Peta

    “🚨 URGENT APPEAL 🚨 The Isaac family is desperately seeking help to locate Ivor Isaac, also known as Peta, missing since December 19. Last seen in Freemans Village, his family urges anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 770-0705. Your assistance could make all the difference. #MissingPerson #HelpFindPeta” Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе…

  • Antiguan Surgeon Dr. Vonetta George Earns Fellowship for Outstanding Healthcare Leadership

    Antiguan Surgeon Dr. Vonetta George Earns Fellowship for Outstanding Healthcare Leadership

    Dr Vonetta George, Chief of Surgery at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, has been honored as a Fellow at The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The prestigious title recognizes her outstanding performance in the challenging ACHE Board of Governor’s Examination. With over 19 years of dedicated service, Dr. George, based in Newfield, Antigua,…

  • Halo Christmas Art Winner selected

    Halo Christmas Art Winner selected

    Eight-year-old Savanah Holborough of the St. Nicholas Primary School was selected as the overall winner of the Halo Foundation’s Annual Christmas Card Competition 2023. During the brief prize giving ceremony held recently at Government House, Governor General H.E. Sir Rodney Williams charged the students to continuously hone their skills. The Island Academy International School was…

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]