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Dominican Republic opens prequalification for US$750 million water-security programme
August 27, 2026
The Dominican Republic has opened prequalification for the US$750 million Hatillo–Santo Domingo water-security project, which includes an 85 km gravity pipeline and other infrastructure designed to supply water to more than four million people. Prequalification submissions are due September 11. Source: BNAmericas
Jamaica invests US$50 million to upgrade rural water and critical infrastructure
August 27, 2026
Jamaica will invest US$50 million over the next 18 months to improve water and other critical infrastructure in rural communities. The program, backed by US$35 million from the Caribbean Development Bank and US$15 million from the Government, will fund new and upgraded water systems alongside improvements to sewerage, roads and electricity infrastructure across several communities. […]
St. Kitts advances US$10.4 million groundwater project with new Saddlers well
August 27, 2026
St. Kitts and Nevis has completed drilling its first well under the approximately US$10.4 million Groundwater Drilling Project, with the new Saddlers well initially producing around 175 gallons per minute. The project is part of a wider effort to expand water production and achieve reliable 24-hour service across St. Kitts, complementing investments including the Basseterre […]
Antigua and Barbuda explores financing for US$100 million cargo-port expansion
August 27, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda is exploring financing for a proposed US$100 million cargo-port expansion designed to strengthen regional transshipment capacity. The government has discussed potential financing with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Chinese contractor behind the existing facility, while evaluating partnership structures that preserve national ownership of the port assets. Source: WIC News
The Bahamas sets timeline for LNG, grid upgrades and nearly 200 MW island energy pipeline
August 27, 2026
The Bahamas has set out a timetable for a major electricity-system overhaul, with its first LNG phase due online in 2026, gas-fired capacity scaling to 190 MW by late 2027, and 23 Family Island microgrid and solar projects representing close to 200 MW of new generation under development. Source: OPM
IDB and JICA partnership to mobilize US$14 billion across Latin America and the Caribbean
August 27, 2026
The IDB Group and JICA have expanded their development-finance partnership to US$6.5 billion, which is expected to generate approximately US$7.5 billion in additional resources and bring total financing for Latin America and the Caribbean to about US$14 billion. The expanded framework adds agriculture and critical minerals as strategic areas of cooperation, while a new agreement […]
CDB and CCREEE launch US$5.3 million clean energy capacity program
July 30, 2026
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) have launched the US$5.29 million ASERT 2030 programme to accelerate renewable energy deployment and develop a stronger pipeline of investment-ready clean energy projects across the Caribbean. The initiative will provide financing and technical assistance to strengthen energy planning, improve […]
IDB Invest approves record US$500 million financing partnership with ANSA McAL
July 30, 2026
IDB Invest has approved up to US$500 million in financing for the ANSA McAL Group, including an initial US$200 million commitment, marking its largest-ever financing in the Caribbean. The partnership will support investments in manufacturing, logistics, recycling, distribution, and supply chains while advancing regional trade, job creation, energy efficiency, circular economy initiatives, and digital transformation […]
CRFM advances US$3.2 million STAR-Fish clean energy program for Caribbean fisheries sector
June 10, 2026
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is advancing a US$3.2 million STAR-Fish initiative to expand clean energy adoption across fisheries and aquaculture sectors in eight Caribbean countries, including Belize, Jamaica, and Suriname. The program focuses on deploying renewable energy, improving cold chain systems, and supporting low-carbon certification to reduce costs, strengthen food security, and enhance […]