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  • 4 Christmas Day babies at SLBMC Maternity Department

    4 Christmas Day babies at SLBMC Maternity Department

    It was a busy Christmas Day at the SLBMC Maternity Department. Our doctors and midwives delivered a total of four babies. The first bundle of joy was born at 7:12am to proud mom Ernelle Denard. It took another four hours for our second baby to join us to the delight of her mom, Leanne Joseph.…

  • Violence disrupts Annual Boxing Day Street Jam; PM urges swift action

    Violence disrupts Annual Boxing Day Street Jam; PM urges swift action

    The annual Boxing Day street jam in St. John’s came to an abrupt end due to the intervention of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who addressed a potentially dangerous situation involving two young boys. The Prime Minister took to Facebook to share the incident, expressing concern over the involvement of violent youths in the festivities. According…

  • PMI’s Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative Spreads Hope and Joy for the Christmas Season

    PMI’s Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative Spreads Hope and Joy for the Christmas Season

    By Peetron Thomas In a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of the late V. Noreen Mingo, Peetron Movement International’s Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative has become a radiant source of hope, spreading joy and warmth throughout Antigua during this festive season. Communities Express Gratitude for Heartwarming Initiative: As the Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative unfolded its…

  • ‘Antigua believes, Jamaica didn’t’: Former Tallawahs CEO expects better financial returns from new CPL franchise

    ‘Antigua believes, Jamaica didn’t’: Former Tallawahs CEO expects better financial returns from new CPL franchise

    Following their departure from the Jamaica-based franchise due to insufficient support, former Tallawahs Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Miller believes the overall support from Antigua and Barbuda will exceed what the ownership received previously, as they embark on their new venture in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). After acquiring the team in 2017, Guyanese businessman…

  • Police detain 7, including teens, seize 2 guns

    Police detain 7, including teens, seize 2 guns

    Police detained seven individuals, including three teenagers, on Saturday after confiscating two guns and multiple rounds of ammunition. The first operation at East Bus Station around 4 am resulted in the apprehension of three men, aged 32, 33, and 46 from Willikies, on suspicion of unlawful possession of a .380 Beretta pistol with ammunition. Two…

  • Prime Minister Gaston Browne praised for help in making Trinidad-Venezuela gas deal possible

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne praised for help in making Trinidad-Venezuela gas deal possible

    Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has been praised for his advocacy, which played a part in making a major natural gas deal possible for the benefit of both Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley commended Prime Minister Browne, as well as Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley and Guyana’s…

  • ASOT MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Rethinking priorities, rebuilding community

    ASOT MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Rethinking priorities, rebuilding community

    Rethinking priorities, rebuilding community CHRISTMAS MESSAGE December 25, 2023 My Dearly Beloved Constituents of St. Peters, In the Christmas spirit of Peace on Earth and Goodwill to men, I extend very wishes for a Happy Holiday season to each and every one of you in Parham, Pares, Paynters, Fitches Creek, Gunthropes, Lightfoot, Vernons, Fitches Creek,…

  • Warm Season’s Greetings and Shared Commitment: Chaneil Imhoff’s Message of Unity for St. Peter

    Warm Season’s Greetings and Shared Commitment: Chaneil Imhoff’s Message of Unity for St. Peter

    To my friends and neighbours in St. Peter, As we embrace the festive spirit, let’s also embrace each other, uniting in our shared goals for a stronger, more vibrant community. Your enduring positivity, acceptance, and unwavering support have been the driving force behind our collective progress. I’m profoundly grateful for your trust and belief in…

  • Happy Holidays!

    Happy Holidays!

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Today, as we celebrate the birth of the redeeming light of the world, Jesus, let us…

  • Captain Andre Martin and Crew Save Drowning Woman at Devil’s Bridge

    Captain Andre Martin and Crew Save Drowning Woman at Devil’s Bridge

    On a fateful Wednesday morning, Captain Andre Martin demonstrated unparalleled courage and professionalism as he and his crew rescued a woman struggling in the treacherous waters near Devil’s Bridge. The incident, which took place on December 20, 2023, has garnered widespread attention after a video of the heroic rescue was shared with the media today.…

  • Antigua police probe fraudulent airline tickets to Guyana

    Antigua police probe fraudulent airline tickets to Guyana

    The Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force is investigating two separate reports of fraudulent activity involving a travel agency supposedly operating on Old Parham Road after two people bought non-existent  tickets to travel to Guyana, Antigua Observer reported Friday. According to the first report, the victim purchased three airline tickets, collectively valued at EC$5,000, in…

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]