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Chile sets out US$160 billion data-center and cloud investment outlook
October 11, 2026
Chile has launched work on a 2026–2036 National Digital Plan covering investment, infrastructure, inclusion and the transition from 3G toward 6G. The government cites around US$2 billion in telecom investment through 2030 and an estimated US$160 billion in data-center and cloud investment through 2050. Source: Subtel
Mexico and ITA launch clean-industry investment partnership
October 11, 2026
Mexico’s environment ministry (Semarnat) and the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) have partnered to bring the Build Clean Now initiative to Mexico, with a 2027 workshop planned to identify industrial decarbonization investment opportunities and address financing barriers. The initiative will support efforts to mobilize US$250 million in Climate Investment Funds concessional financing and an additional US$1.68 […]
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
Grenada opens infrastructure tender for two geothermal slim-hole wells
October 11, 2026
Grenada is inviting bids across three lots for access roads, water intake and pipelines, drill pads, generators, pumps and related systems supporting two geothermal slim-hole wells. Bids are due November 6, 2026. Source: Government of Grenada
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
EllaLink launches Caribbean Gateway submarine-cable initiative
October 11, 2026
EllaLink has launched development of a carrier-neutral submarine-cable system linking French Guiana, Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire and broader planned coverage across the eastern Caribbean and Guianas. Service is targeted by the end of 2029. Source: Globe NewsWire
EU and Nevis explore financing and regional transmission for geothermal project
October 11, 2026
The EU and Nevis have begun discussions on possible concessional loans, grants and technical support for the island’s geothermal project, including a potential inter-island transmission framework linking St. Kitts with nearby Dutch, French and Eastern Caribbean territories. Source: Nevis Island Administration
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 […]