Airport PPPs in the spotlight at CARIF

January 7, 2020

From Barbados and the BVI to the Turks and Caicos and Bermuda, islands are starting to seriously consider airport PPPs. But what are their hesitations and concerns? At the 4th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum, sector leaders from across the region will take the stage to assess the pipeline for airport development post-Norman Manley, and examine which financing […]

Martinique begins geothermal talks

January 7, 2020

Martinique, a French Caribbean territory, is exploring the potential for geothermal energy, as part of an island-wide clean energy transition. Over the previous two decades, experts have identified two potential areas for geothermal development, with a particular focus on the southwest region of the island. A group of Martinique’s electricity and energy stakeholders recently made […]

Hearing on US$8.3-billion PREPA restructuring deal delayed

January 6, 2020

A U.S. District Judge has canceled a Jan. 14 hearing on the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa) $8.3-billion restructuring deal, as requested by the Financial Oversight & Management Board and the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority. This is the fifth postponement of the hearing and a new date hasn’t been set to discuss […]

New Energy Events & PRMA Announce Joint Venture to Host PR-GRID 2020

January 3, 2020

New Energy Events LLC, host of the annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), and the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA), the largest and most influential association representing the interests of Puerto Rico’s private sector, are partnering again to host the 3rd Puerto Rico Grid Revitalization & Investment Forum (PR-GRID 2020), taking place July 14-15 in […]