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Double celebration for the Benjamin family

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Antigua and Barbuda’s newest member of the legal profession, Kevon Benjamin, was admitted to the bar at a colourful ceremony held at the High Court on Thursday before Justice Iain Morley, QC.

The event, usually a proud moment for the new lawyer and family, took on special significance as it marked forty years to the day of the call to the bar of his father, Attorney General, Steadroy ‘Cutie’ Benjamin.

The senior Benjamin was called to the bar on 14th January, 1981, and he was gushing with pride when he addressed the court to second the application of Kevon Benjamin.

“This is the proudest moment of my life; my son’s application was co-sponsored by his brother Damien Benjamin (along with Lawrence Daniel) and seconded by me. It is a confirmation of all I have worked for as it now means that upon leaving office, my sons and I would be able to practice from our own law firm,” a clearly emotional Benjamin stated. The Attorney General has urged his sons to adhere closely to the principles of the legal profession, and code of ethics.

“There’s nothing better than honesty, commitment and a deep sense of caring for the other man. By doing the best we can, I know that we can help make Antigua and Barbuda and safer, better place for all of us,” he remarked. In his remarks, Kevon Benjamin also expressed delight in being called to the bar on the 40th anniversary of his father’s formal entry into the legal profession.

“I am honoured to be called to the bar exactly 40 years after you were called on the 14th January, 1981. It is easy to understand why January 14th is now my favorite day of the year. Without you dad, I would not have made it through law school, period. It is because of you that I am strong enough and prepared to walk into my God ordained purpose. Dad is the most determined and principled person I know. His attention to detail is extraordinary and the diligence he displays is noteworthy; he truly loves the law and applies its principles in his everyday life,” Kevon stated.

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He said he was happy to join “this honourable profession” and he gave a firm commitment to live by its ethics.

“I will not lose sight of the profession’s uncompromising virtues and traditions. I am well aware that the profession can be a rewarding one. However, it comes with its challenges and when I take the pledge, I vow to deliver legal services to the standard of a reasonable, competent attorney-at-law who practices in Antigua and Barbuda,” he declared.

Justice Morley inquired whether young Benjamin had a desire to practice criminal law. He advised the ‘newly-minted’ lawyer that while the money is made ‘sitting behind a desk,’ that it was in criminal law that lawyers develop their skills. — PointeXpress

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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]