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Football Coach Rolston ‘Debu’ Williams dies

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National Technical Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Rolston “Debu” Williams has died.

He passed today at Mount St. John’s Medical Centre.

Williams, also Technical Director of the Parham F.C, was know for his passion and love for the sport, leading Parham to six (6) ABFA Premier Division championships.

A number of coaches who worked with Debu in the ABFA programme and at the Ministry of Sports have been expressing their sadness via the Whatsapp group chat which Williams was part of. We have permission to share a few.

“We have lost a legend and good person. RIP my brother” -Vernon Epilus Edwards Jr., President, Head Coach Empire FC, Sports Desk Pointeville Communications.

“Just hearing the news.. shocking news we were just with him strong and good last week…smh my condolences to the family may his soul rest peacefully.” -Lenny Hewlett, Coaching Educator, ABFA.

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“I Want to convey my sincerest condolences to the family of Debu Williams, on his sudden passing. The footballing fraternity will indeed be mourning this death…..with tremendous sadness! May his soul rest peacefully in the arms of the football celestial beings. Your dynamic, and consistent and positive and serious contributions will certainly be missed, in more ways than one!” -Micah Samuel, former National Coach.

“I am really sorry to hear of the passing of Rolston This news was shocking to me as I was unaware he was still ailing. Please share my sincerest condolences to his family and the Football family in Antigua. May he rest in peace.” -Daryll Michael Vice President, ABFA, and president and coach of Rangers.

“Devastating news . May the soul of my dear brother SIP. God bless the Family. This is truly a sad day for Football.” -Vincent Nabu Samuel, National Coaching Programme Ministry of Sports and ABFA National Coach.

President of the National Olympic Committee E.P. Chet Greene shared his sentiments. “Despite knowing that he was ailing, I was shocked at the passing of my friend and comrade, Rolstan ‘Debu’ Williams. Debu was a servant of football and a warrior for his community of Parham. His passion for both was always in evidence and his penchant for excellence was his motivation. My dear departed friend was fiercely competitive but had difficulty getting his employer, ABFA and his charges to embrace and share his passion.
Debu left us at a time when we need him most. Let us not lose sight of his vision, his passion and enthusiasm.  May his Soul Rest In Peace and find favor with his maker at his calling.”

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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

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