CARIF 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
CARICOM and OPEC Fund open new climate-finance cooperation channel
October 11, 2026
CARICOM and the OPEC Fund have signed a cooperation framework covering climate resilience, sustainable development, policy diagnostics and development of adaptation and mitigation projects, creating a potential new financing and technical-assistance channel for member states. Source: CARICOM
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
IDB Invest backs Guyana broadband expansion with up to US$40 million
October 11, 2026
IDB Invest and IDB Lab are backing One Communications’ expansion of fibre, mobile and digital-finance services in Guyana with up to US$40 million. The project targets fibre coverage of more than 80% of premises alongside 4.5G/5G upgrades. Source: IDB Invest
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
Jamaica prepares 300 MW renewables and 150 MW storage procurement
October 11, 2026
Jamaica’s Generation Procurement Entity says its forthcoming technology-neutral RFP will seek up to 300 MW of renewable generation plus 150 MW of battery storage under a build-own-operate structure. The procurement is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source: GPE
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