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St. Kitts and Nevis making waves as 1st destination on Icon of the Seas’ maiden voyage

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In an exceptional milestone for its cruise tourism sector, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became the prestigious first stop for the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Part of the esteemed Royal Caribbean Fleet, the Icon of the Seas chose St. Kitts and Nevis as its initial destination after setting sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on January 27.

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The arrival of Icon of the Seas at Port Zante in Basseterre signifies not only a new chapter in the nation’s thriving tourism industry but also underscores the global recognition and appeal of St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier cruise destination. This momentous occasion is a testament to the government’s commitment in partnership with stakeholders to enhancing the tourism infrastructure and services, ensuring a warm and memorable experience for all visitors.

In response to this significant event, Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority, expressed his enthusiasm and optimism about the significant milestone.

“We are just really pleased that St. Kitts and Nevis is the first port of call on its inaugural revenue sailing, and we really value our relationship with Royal Caribbean and we will just grow from strength to strength,” CEO Thompson said while underscoring the strong partnership between the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Royal Caribbean. He highlighted a shared vision for continued growth and collaboration in the cruise tourism industry.

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CEO Thompson said it is an absolute delight to have this magnificent vessel docked in our port today, and the prospect of it making regular visits to St. Kitts and Nevis is truly exciting for us.

Russell Benford, Vice President of Government Relations for the Royal Caribbean Group, shared his excitement and appreciation during the inaugural call of the Icon of the Seas to St. Kitts and Nevis. He reflected on the journey that led to this moment.

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“This ship, the Icon of the Seas, represents seven years of dreaming, innovation, design and construction just to get her here today and I am so happy to be here in St. Kitts and Nevis to celebrate her inaugural call. We are super excited and we appreciate the hospitality,” he said, highlighting the long-term vision and effort behind the Icon of the Seas, and the significance of its arrival in St. Kitts and Nevis.

In celebration of this historic event, a series of cultural performances and festivities were held, showcasing the rich heritage and vibrant culture of St. Kitts and Nevis. These events provided an opportunity for cruise passengers to experience the unique charm and hospitality that the islands are renowned for.

The Icon of the Seas, spanning an impressive 365 meters (1,197 feet) in length, boasts 20 decks and has the capacity to accommodate up to 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew members.

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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. 

 

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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]