Caribbean Infrastructure

Health City Cayman invests US$4.1 million in Bahamas’ Doctors Hospital for healthcare expansion

February 28, 2025

Health City Cayman Islands has invested $4.1 million to acquire 500,000 shares in Doctors Hospital Health System in the Bahamas, marking its first major healthcare investment outside of Cayman. The deal, effective Feb. 12, will support the expansion of surgical services and improve healthcare access across The Bahamas and beyond. This transaction is also expected […]

CAPRI launches China-CARICOM portal to track Chinese projects in the Caribbean

February 6, 2025

The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) has launched the China-CARICOM Portal, a digital platform analyzing China’s diplomatic and economic projects in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. The portal maps over 800 Chinese projects across the region from 2013 to 2023 and aims to help policymakers and researchers make informed decisions about China-Caribbean relations. […]

Virgin Islands secures US$250,000 grant to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and resilience

February 6, 2025

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a US$250,000 grant from the OECS and Direct Relief under the Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project (EHIR) to improve healthcare infrastructure and address climate-related health challenges in the Virgin Islands. The funds will support standby backup power for healthcare facilities, cold chain strengthening, and medical […]

Nevis Premier unveils US$101 million budget focused on jobs and economic growth

January 23, 2025

Nevis Premier Mark Brantley unveiled a US$101 million budget for 2025, prioritizing job creation, economic resilience, and sustainable growth. Brantley highlighted plans to leverage public-private partnerships and innovative solutions to improve wages and living standards while securing the island’s economic future. Source: IBTimes

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

January 23, 2025

Nevis is strengthening ties with the U.S., particularly Florida. The government plans major development projects, including enhancing Vance W. Amory International Airport to support direct flights from the U.S. East Coast. Source: Miami Herald

CDB grant boosts water management and climate resilience efforts in Jamaica

January 23, 2025

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 resilience in Jamaica. Despite abundant freshwater, uneven distribution leaves rural and southern communities facing chronic shortages and unreliable systems, worsened by aging infrastructure and inadequate storage. Source: CariBank

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

January 9, 2025

Grenada’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 15.1 MWp solar project at Maurice Bishop International Airport. The project, aimed at advancing the island’s energy transition, involves three separate solar plants integrated into the national grid through Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (Grenlec). The selected bidder will sign a […]

Guyana achieves 98.3% potable water through major infrastructure investments

January 9, 2025

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 significant investments in water infrastructure, including the construction of treatment plants, water wells, and treatment upgrades. Source: Magnetic Media TV

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

January 9, 2025

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 Rico, enhancing the island’s grid resilience. The funding lands against a backdrop of continuing power outages on the island. Source: PV Magazine LATAM