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  • Michael Joseph’s Gift of Joy: Fire Phoenix Christmas Camp Flourishes Under His Generous Patronage

    Michael Joseph’s Gift of Joy: Fire Phoenix Christmas Camp Flourishes Under His Generous Patronage

    By Brendon Jones In a heartwarming celebration of community and holiday spirit, the Fire Phoenix Christmas Camp, held from December 18th to 22nd, 2023, unfolded as a testament to the unwavering commitment and benevolence of Michael Joseph, the ‘People Driven’ winner of ABLP Primary and Caretaker of St. John’s Rural West. The camp, generously sponsored…

  • Antiguan man killed in fiery New Year’s Eve crash in Louisiana

    Antiguan man killed in fiery New Year’s Eve crash in Louisiana

    A Lafayette man was killed on New Year’s Eve after he veered off Louisiana Highway 82 and crashed into a tree, according to the Louisiana State Police. Jakima Morrissey, 40, was driving a 2023 Audi west on Highway 82, according to State Police. He veered to the right off the road near its intersection with…

  • Man robbed at gunpoint, cash and gold Honda CRV Stolen

    Man robbed at gunpoint, cash and gold Honda CRV Stolen

    A man was robbed at gunpoint in his own home, with the assailants making off with cash and his gold Honda CRV. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The harrowing events unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in the quiet neighborhood of Old Palm Road. The victim, who had just returned home, was…

  • Impersonators in police uniforms rob woman of vehicle in New Year’s Eve spree

    Impersonators in police uniforms rob woman of vehicle in New Year’s Eve spree

    On New Year’s Eve, a woman fell victim to a vehicle robbery orchestrated by three armed individuals disguised in police uniforms. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The incident unfolded on Hawkins Drive at approximately 3:45 a.m., marking one of three vehicle thefts reported within a 15-hour period. The victim, who was driving…

  • Maurice Merchant Tops King’s New Year’s Honours List for 2024

    Maurice Merchant Tops King’s New Year’s Honours List for 2024

    Maurice Merchant leads the recipients of the King’s New Year’s Honours for 2024, receiving the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his significant contributions as the Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, serving three prime ministers. In addition to his governmental role, he chairs the Prime Minister’s Programme, overseeing scholarships for…

  • Salary Increase Implementation by January 1, 2024 for Public Sector Workers

    Salary Increase Implementation by January 1, 2024 for Public Sector Workers

    The government has confirmed the implementation of the remaining nine percent of the previously agreed 14 percent salary and wage increase from January 1, 2024. Public sector workers, eagerly anticipating a salary hike, will see these adjustments in their January paychecks. Monthly-paid employees will notice the increase at the end of January, while weekly-paid workers…

  • In New Year’s Day message, UPP Leader says 2024 greeted with great anxiety

    In New Year’s Day message, UPP Leader says 2024 greeted with great anxiety

    NEW YEAR MESSAGE (2024) By the Hon. Jamale Pringle, Leader of the Opposition. Fellow Citizens and Residents, the year 2024 has arrived.  And as we give God thanks that we have crossed over safely, we also acknowledge the fact that this New Year is being greeted with great anxiety by most of the citizens and…

  • Hon. Asot A Michael’s New Year’s Day Message: Nurturing the spirit of togetherness

    Hon. Asot A Michael’s New Year’s Day Message: Nurturing the spirit of togetherness

    My Dearly Beloved Constituents of St. Peters, I extend very wishes for a Happy New Year to each and every one of you in Parham, Pares, Paynters, Fitches Creek, Gunthropes, Lightfoot, Vernons, Fitches Creek, Cedar Hill, North Sound, Mount Joy, Weirs and Lindsey. In so many ways, 2023 was a testament to our resilience and…

  • Press release from the family of Ricardo Drue

    Press release from the family of Ricardo Drue

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  • ABST increases from 15% to 17% from today, January 1- IRD

    ABST increases from 15% to 17% from today, January 1- IRD

    Please note, an amendment was done to the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax Act. through the Revenue (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act #13 of 2023, indicating that from January 1 2024, the standard ABST Rate will increase from 15% to 17%. This increase is applicable to all taxable goods and services covered by the Antigua and Barbuda…

  • Candlelight Vigil Saturday for Kentae Semper

    Candlelight Vigil Saturday for Kentae Semper

    A memorial for Kentae Semper, “Rastaman Kentae,” former Director at the Central Board of Health, is set for January 6. The Bendals community, friends, and family will gather at Town House Mega Store at 5:45 p.m. for a candlelight vigil, progressing to Bendals at 6 p.m. Former football administrator Keithroy Black announced the event, emphasizing…

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]