Caribbean Infrastructure News

January 23, 2025

Nevis plans airport upgrades to enable direct U.S. flights

Nevis is strengthening ties with the U.S., particularly Florida. The government plans major development projects, including enhancing Vance W. Amory…

January 23, 2025

CDB grant boosts water management and climate resilience efforts in Jamaica

The Caribbean Development Bank has approved a US$909,000 grant to The University of the West Indies to improve water resource management and climate…

January 9, 2025

Cuba partners with China to install seven PV parks

Cuba has signed an agreement with China to install seven 5 MW photovoltaic parks across six provinces. The project will save 18,000 tons of fuel…

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…