Caribbean Infrastructure News

January 9, 2025

Grenada issues RFQ for 15.1 MWp solar project at Maurice Bishop International Airport

Grenada’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 15.1 MWp solar project at Maurice…

January 9, 2025

Guyana achieves 98.3% potable water through major infrastructure investments

Guyana has successfully increased access to potable water, with 98.3% of its population now able to access clean water. This progress is the result of…

January 9, 2025

DOE to provide US$500 million for solar and storage projects in Puerto Rico to improve grid resilience

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide over US$500 million in loans to build and operate utility-scale solar and storage systems in Puerto…

December 19, 2024

Nevis achieves milestone with solar-powered desalination plant enhancing water security

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has connected a solar-powered desalination plant to the water grid, providing up to 60,000 gallons of treated…

December 19, 2024

Grenada launches “Build Back Better” project to rebuild homes and infrastructure in Petite Martinique after Hurricane Beryl

Grenada has launched the “Build Back Better” project in Petite Martinique to rebuild homes with storm-resistant structures, following the…

December 6, 2024

CELIA consortium launches high-capacity submarine cable to enhance Caribbean connectivity

The CELIA consortium has launched a new high-capacity submarine fiber optic cable, connecting key Caribbean locations and Florida. Spanning over 3,700…

December 6, 2024

CAF study reveals infrastructure gaps and urges climate-resilient investments for the Caribbean

A study by CAF has identified significant infrastructure deficiencies across 15 Caribbean nations, underlining the urgent need for climate-resilient…

November 21, 2024

CTO advocates for climate-resilient tourism at COP29, urges action for SIDS

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is using its platform at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to spotlight the severe climate challenges faced by small…

November 21, 2024

Barbados takes major step towards battery energy storage procurement

Barbados is advancing towards procurement of 60 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS), a key step to integrating intermittent renewable…