Caribbean Infrastructure - Page 15 of 18

Montserrat officially begins the first phase of construction for the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project
June 29, 2022
Montserrat broke ground on the US$46 million Montserrat Port Development Project, financed with a US$36 million in grant funding by the UK aid through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF), administered by the Caribbean Development Bank, and US$9.2 million from the Montserrat government. The new port will increase accessibility and improve trade opportunities for […]
Dominica strengthens their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters and educating vulnerable communities
June 29, 2022
Dominica is strengthening their hurricane preparedness by constructing emergency shelters, training members in vulnerable communities, and creating awareness with educational classes on ways to safeguard against extreme weather. Source: Associate Times
The US and Caribbean form PACC 2030 initiative to strengthen climate resilience and energy security
June 15, 2022
At the Summit of the Americas, the US announced a new initiative – PACC 2030 – to address the climate crisis in the Caribbean. The new initiative will aid in the integration of climate adaptation and resilience and the development of clean energy programs, as well as strengthening energy security. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
Jamaica pursues innovative investments to help accelerate the economy and promote sustainability
June 15, 2022
Jamaica is pursuing its Vision 2030 development plan by working towards developing innovative investments to strengthen and accelerate the economy. They are looking for sustainable investment products and partnerships that will help drive positive change in Jamaica. Source: Business Wire
Dominican Republic inaugurates 50 MW solar farm
June 2, 2022
The government of the Dominican Republic has inaugurated the 50 MW solar farm, El Soco. The total investment in the plant was approximately US$90 million. Source: Renewables Now
Dominica details progress on the first two well pads for a ten-megawatt geothermal power plant on the island
June 2, 2022
Dr. Vince Henderson of the Government of Dominica confirmed progress on the first two well pads for a 10 MW geothermal power plant in Laudat. The entire project will take around 18 months to complete. Source: Associate Times
Barbados will begin constructing a 10 MW solar plant within the year
June 2, 2022
The Barbados Workers’ Union, Barbados National Oil Company Limited, and Emera Caribbean signed an MoU to begin constructing a US$25 million, 10 MW solar plant at Mangrove, St. Philip, within a year. Source: GIS Barbados
Three key takeaways from CREF 2022

From our Editorial Team
May 19, 2022
After what seemed like an eternity of screen time, the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF 2022) took place recently in Miami and reunited the market around the energy transition in the region. Now that the dust has settled, we asked Caribbean leaders and experts to reflect on their top takeaways from this year’s event. […]
GIZ and MPAConnect collaborate to promote Caribbean marine conservation
May 17, 2022
Partners GIZ and MPAConnect are collaborating to promote Caribbean marine conservation by increasing the capacity for the mobilization of resources from conservation funds. Source: St. Lucia Times