Caribbean Infrastructure News

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The Government of Barbados has secured a US$700,000 grant from CAF to help reduce chronic water losses caused by outdated infrastructure.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

April 25, 2025

Jacobs awarded US$137 million contract to oversee U.S. Virgin Islands infrastructure rebuild

Jacobs has secured a US$137 million, three-year contract from the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority to manage the reconstruction of critical…

April 25, 2025

Cuba launches construction of 40 solar-powered EV charging stations

Cuba has announced the construction of 40 photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging stations, starting in Havana, where most of the…