Caribbean Times 80th Issue - Monday 29th August 2016

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4 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Monday 29th August 2016 Taxi driver angers English visitor By Deborah A. Parker As an English man gave details of an encounter he had with a taxi driver, he spoke of how death threats were issued against his family. According to Darren Roach, his first encounter with Ray Peters, the taxi driver, was on August 5th. Peters was hired to take Roach and his family to an address off All Saints road. When they were unable to find the address, Roach said Peters began to curse, and eventually let them out of the taxi. Peters was paid Roach said. The taxi driver however showed up at their Jolly Harbour villa asking for more money. It got to the stage where Peters was barred from entering the area. As Roach continued to give evidence, he said he again saw Peters on August 8. This time the taxi driver rushed up to him in an angry manner. The tourist said because he felt threatened he punched Peters in the face. Peters is said to have later armed himself with a big stone, and according to Roach, his attacker threatened to kill his family. Roach also said Peters referred to his mother as a prostitute. The surveillance camera at Epicurean Supermarket along with another recording device, reportedly captured the exchange between Peters and Roach. Peters pleaded not guilty when the charges of assault, threatening language and being armed with an offensive weapon were read to him before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. Peters will return to court on September 22nd for the continuation of the matter. Roach on the other hand pleaded guilty to assault and malicious damage. He was fined and also ordered to pay compensation to Peters, whose vehicle was reportedly stoned by Roach, and damaged in the process.
Monday 29th August 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 5 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PUBLIC AND SOCIAL SECTOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT Call to elevate teaching in society By Everton Barnes There’s a need to return the teaching profession as one of the highly respected professions in Caribbean society, including Antigua and Barbuda. The call comes from Deputy Principal of the St. Augustine Campus of the University of the West Indies, Professor Rhoda Reddock, who appeared on the weekend talk show, Big Issues on Observer Radio. She noted that for earlier generations of Caribbean people, teaching was regarded as perhaps the most respected profession alongside medicine. However, she noted that in more recent times, the profession has lost its exalted position. “For my parents’ generation, teaching was the top profession with many people aspiring to join the profession. “Many of the so-called ‘bright people’ ended up being teachers. But today, many of the people who end up being teachers are those who can’t make it in the other professions,” she stated. Professor Reddock said part of the reform of the education system in the Caribbean must include ways to improve the standing of teaching in the region. “This will come from value, recognition and remuneration of people in the profession,” she suggested. She disclosed that a study by a team appointed by the university called for changes in the way teachers are taught. On the subject of the teaching of mathematics in the school system, she noted it is often taught as an abstract subject and no emphasis is placed on how maths is related to other things such as music, the arts and technology. According to the UWI Professor the team identified the focus on passing examination as part of the problem. “Students are not taught how to learn mathematics, but how to pass exams. Therefore critical skills students need to pass are not taught,” she explained. The educator revealed that the study determined that high school level mathematics is basic mathematics needed to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The study, she continued, found that there was an urgent need to revamp the education system from one that provides credentials and certification to one focusing on knowledge and learning. ASSIGNMENT TITLE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Public and Social Sector Transformation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) relate to assuming responsibility for the maintenance of the financial management system of World Bank-funded projects to ensure accuracy and integrity. The Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance now invites suitable applicants (“Consultants”) to indicate interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to provide the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Professional qualification such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Certified Public Accountant, Certified General Accountant or equivalent and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the field of accounting or auditing, with at least 2 years being at a supervisory level; and sound knowledge of national and international standards of accounting and familiarity with donor-financed/World Bank financial management and disbursement procedures. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method as set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by September 5, 2016: RE: Financial Management Specialist – World Bank Projects Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance Parliament Drive St. John’s, Antigua ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PUBLIC AND SOCIAL SECTOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT ASSIGNMENT TITLE: PROJECT COORDINATOR The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Public and Social Sector Transformation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) are aimed at ensuring (i) effective and efficient project planning, implementation and reporting; (ii) effective coordination and communication between the relevant policy makers and operatives within the Antigua and Barbuda Public Service; (iii) effective implementation of decisions taken at policy and strategic levels; (iv) provision of timely, relevant and accurate information to the general public; and (v) effective communication between local authorities and the Bank. The Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance now invites suitable applicants (“Consultants”) to indicate interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to provide the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Minimum of first degree in Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration or relevant disciplines; at least 10 years’ experience in project preparation and management, including at least 5 years’ experience working with donor and financing agencies; and training and experience in negotiations. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method as set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by September 5, 2016: RE: Project Coordinator – World Bank Projects Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance Parliament Drive St. John’s, Antigua
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