CARIF 2026 Market News - New Energy Events

CDB launches US$550,000 facility for women-led Caribbean clean-energy innovation
October 11, 2026
CDB has launched a US$550,000 SheTrades Caribbean facility to help women-led clean-energy businesses commercialize technologies across eight countries. The 2026–2028 programme includes business support and a competitive US$100,000 R&D grant, with applications expected in the first quarter of 2027. Source: CDB
BVI receives two bids for first phase of airport expansion
October 11, 2026
The BVI government has received two bids for the first phase of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion. The submissions, covering a 787-foot western runway extension, have moved into evaluation. Source: BVI News
Guyana Power and Light begins US$800 million grid modernization
October 11, 2026
Guyana Power and Light is investing US$800 million to modernize the national electricity grid. Engineering and procurement are reported complete, materials have shipped and construction has begun, with outages expected to ease by mid-2027. Source: BNAmericas
Barbados prepares to start $220 million water-reclamation project
October 11, 2026
Barbados plans to begin construction in October on the South Coast Water Reclamation Project, combining tertiary wastewater treatment, a 25-kilometre reclaimed-water network and 7 MW of solar with battery storage. Major engineering works are expected through May 2029. Source: Barbados Today
Caribbean unveils first regional US$250 Million Sustainability Bond
October 11, 2026
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and JMMB Group have unveiled a US$250 million regional sustainability bond to finance renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure and economic diversification projects across the Caribbean. Targeted for market launch in Q1 2027, the bond aims to provide below-market financing, with Afreximbank partnering with CDF to establish a project-preparation facility. Source: Barbados […]
Jamaica commissions solar-powered George’s Plain waste facility
September 27, 2026
Jamaica’s National Solid Waste Management Authority has commissioned the solar-powered George’s Plain temporary waste holding facility in Westmoreland, built at a cost of more than US$180,000. The facility is designed to improve collection efficiency by reducing garbage-truck trips to the Retirement disposal site in St. James. Source: JIS.gov
Barbados export packhouse targets October launch
September 27, 2026
Export Barbados BIDC and the Ministry of Agriculture are preparing a new government packhouse to begin operations by October, with around 20 growers expected to supply seven produce categories for export markets. Selected growers will also receive cold-chain support through the program. Source: Fresh Plaza
RIISE launches on-demand infrastructure support for four Eastern Caribbean states
September 27, 2026
The Canada-funded, UNOPS-hosted RIISE facility has begun operations, providing Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with on-demand technical advisory services and specialist deployments to help accelerate implementation of climate-resilient public infrastructure projects. Source: UN Caribbean
Bahamas plans more than US$200 million in climate-resilient water infrastructure
September 27, 2026
The Water and Sewerage Corporation plans to invest more than US$200 million in infrastructure across The Bahamas over several years, describing it as the largest water and sanitation capital-works program in its history. New assets will incorporate hurricane, flood and coastal-resilience standards. Source: ZNS Bahamas