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US approves commercial flight service to Cuba
June 10, 2016
This week the US approved commercial flights to nine sites on Cuba – a major breakthrough for the island’s tourism and commerce sectors. Six carriers will operate from locations in the US; American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Jetblu Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Between these carriers, requests for nearly 60 flights for […]
Belize most vulnerable in Central America to sea level rise
June 9, 2016
Among small-island developing states in the Caribbean, Belize is the most likely to be impacted by climate change. The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency financing to Belize’s private sector, with an offer of up to $200K per project for upgrades and installation. But Dr. Kenrick Leslie, Executive Director of […]
Announcing Investment Summit in Havana to Explore Role for International Investors in Cuban “Energy Revolution”
June 2, 2016
Outside Havana, few people had heard of Cuba’s decade-old “energy revolution” until recently. The revolution, which seeks to radically overhaul the island’s energy matrix, has a price tag of approximately US$3.5bn, much of which will need to flow from international sources. The US embargo, however, deterred all but the most intrepid of investors. Now, though, the […]
Cuba inviting key energy stakeholders to attend event
June 2, 2016
The Cuban Government, which is managing a proprietary invite list for the Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Forum, has confirmed it is inviting upward of 30 key officials to attend the event in September. The invitation list comprises senior officials drawn from government ministries and key state-owned enterprises all of whom are actively engaged in the […]
A wave of geothermal in the Caribbean – or just another ripple?
May 17, 2016
If we are to believe everything we read in the papers, we’re on the cusp of a wave of geothermal development across the Caribbean. But from Nevis to Dominica, we’ve seen the headlines before. What, if anything, is different this time around? Money and people certainly seem to be showing up at the right time. […]
Strong Preliminary Roster of CREF 2016 Sponsors Augurs Well for Caribbean Renewable Markets
May 17, 2016
Against the backdrop of the low price of oil, and as gas begins to permeate the regional energy matrix, the strong early line-up of sponsors for CREF 2016 suggests that optimism for the prospects for investment in renewables remains strong. The organizers of CREF are pleased to welcome to CREF household names ranging from WRB […]
U.S. seeks greater energy integration in Central America and Caribbean
May 15, 2016
In an attempt to move away from volatile oil markets in Latin America, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Central American and Caribbean leaders to move toward more integrated and diversified sources of energy. Forward of the upcoming Energy Summit in Washington D.C, the U.S. Vice President said: “We just have to harness that momentum […]
US to provide funding for Caribbean and Central American renewables projects
May 11, 2016
Following the Caribbean Energy Summit held last week by Joe Biden, US Secretary of State John Kerry announced new funding for Caribbean and Central America renewable energy projects that bolster regional energy security. Secretary Kerry announced that, “USAID funding associated with the Caribbean and Central American renewable energy project is going to come online tomorrow, May […]
Update on St. Kitts & Nevis geothermal projects
May 10, 2016
At a regional CARICOM-sponsored geothermal meeting, Energy Minister Ian Patches Liburd announced that St. Kitts and Nevis are pursuing separate geothermal exploration projects. “The federation of St Kitts and Nevis as a destination is therefore self sufficient in opportunities for solar, wind and geothermal powered development. For that reason as a responsible administration it is […]