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Guyana launches 217 kW solar grid bringing 24-hour power to remote indigenous village of Batavia
October 9, 2025
Guyana has inaugurated a 217.4 kW solar grid in the remote indigenous village of Batavia, providing 24-hour electricity to more than 125 homes for the first time. The US$1.4 million project includes a microgrid, a solar array, and individual home systems, developed by CNOOC Petroleum Guyana in partnership with the government. It marks the second […]
Guyana launches nationwide digital transformation to modernize government services by 2026
October 9, 2025
Guyana is launching a nationwide digitization program to modernize government services, with most processes expected to go fully digital by mid-2026. Led by the National Data Management Authority, the initiative will integrate AI, digital infrastructure, and cross-agency systems to improve efficiency and transparency. President Irfaan Ali said the effort will streamline access to key services—from […]
Winners of the 3rd Annual CARIF Industry Awards Announced, Celebrating Excellence in Caribbean Infrastructure
September 17, 2025
Miami, Florida – September 17, 2025 – New Energy Events, organizers of the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF), proudly announces the winners of the 3rd Annual CARIF Industry Awards. Designed to spotlight the transactions, projects, and leaders setting benchmarks for the region, the Awards recognize the most innovative approaches to financing and project development, as well […]
IDB Approves US$250 million loan to restore Guatemala’s Motagua River Basin
September 11, 2025
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$250 million loan to support environmental restoration and improved living conditions in Guatemala’s Motagua River Basin. The program will expand waste collection, sanitation, and effluent treatment while strengthening water monitoring and local service management. It is expected to benefit nearly 400,000 households, promote a circular economy, create […]
Sucro and Santander Sugar launch US$20 million joint venture to build major Caribbean refinery in Belize
September 11, 2025
Sucro Ltd. and Santander Sugar Ltd. have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Caribbean Sugar Refinery Ltd. (CSR), to build a US$20 million sugar refinery at Santander’s mill complex in Belize, with operations expected to start in 2026. The project, supported by the government of Belize, aims to meet more than 75% of CARICOM’s refined sugar […]
Amazon opens first Caribbean distribution hub in Dominican Republic
September 11, 2025
Amazon has opened its first Caribbean distribution hub in the Dominican Republic, based at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, to strengthen regional e-commerce logistics. The hub operates seven weekly cargo flights from Miami and leverages the country’s ports and new e-commerce terminal to process an additional 4 million packages annually. Positioned as Amazon’s […]
Bermuda launches tender for 10 MW floating solar project
September 11, 2025
Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority has launched a tender process for up to 10 MW of floating solar, which could be developed at one large site or across multiple smaller locations. The projects will connect to the island’s 22 kV grid, with the process unfolding in three phases: an expression of interest now, requests for qualification in […]
UAL launches 9-day Caribbean shuttle service linking Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname
August 28, 2025
UAL has launched the Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service connecting Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and Paramaribo (Suriname), to meet rising demand for reliable shipping in the Southern Caribbean. Source: UAL Alliance
New initiative aims to strengthen Caribbean energy resilience against extreme weather events
July 31, 2025
A new initiative aims to strengthen Caribbean energy resilience in the face of increasingly severe weather events. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimates that upgrading the Caribbean’s power systems could generate US$4.3 billion in benefits over the next 20 years by reducing recovery costs after extreme weather. To address the challenges of funding, technology, and […]