Caribbean Infrastructure News

May 29, 2025

Netherlands commits US$169 million to modernize energy infrastructure in Dutch Caribbean Islands

The Netherlands has committed US$169 million to support the energy transition on the Caribbean islands of Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint-Maarten, focusing…

May 29, 2025

Guyana invests US$4.2 million to expand off-grid solar access in 21 Amerindian villages

Guyana has approved a US$4.2 million investment to upgrade solar systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five administrative regions, aiming to…

May 29, 2025

Colombia launches first solar project for vulnerable communities

Colombia has inaugurated its first solar installation for vulnerable populations in Tierralta, Córdoba. Led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and…

May 29, 2025

Virgin Islands Energy office closes US$500,ooo in loans to expand solar access for homeowners

The V.I. Energy Office has closed over $500,000 in renewable energy loans through its Solar Plus Financing (SPF) pilot program, enabling 17 homeowners…

May 15, 2025

Barbados secures US$700,000 grant from CAF to address water losses and strengthen infrastructure

The Government of Barbados has secured a US$700,000 grant from CAF to help reduce chronic water losses caused by outdated infrastructure. The funding…

May 15, 2025

RFP issued for five solar-plus-storage resiliency hubs in Puerto Rico

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), with support from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, has issued a request for proposals (RFP)…

May 15, 2025

Bermuda launches procurement for first offshore wind project to generate 120 MW renewable energy

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) has launched the procurement process for the island’s first offshore wind project, targeting up to 120 MW…

April 25, 2025

UK commits over US$21.5 million to boost Jamaican agriculture with new irrigation project

The UK government has pledged approximately US$21.5 million to support Jamaica’s Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project, which includes…

April 25, 2025

Mexico joins Caribbean nations in implementing cruise passenger tax for sustainable tourism

Mexico will introduce a new cruise passenger tax in 2025, aligning with Caribbean countries such as Barbados, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic in…