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Health City Cayman invests US$4.1 million in Bahamas’ Doctors Hospital for healthcare expansion
February 28, 2025
Health City Cayman Islands has invested $4.1 million to acquire 500,000 shares in Doctors Hospital Health System in the Bahamas, marking its first major healthcare investment outside of Cayman. The deal, effective Feb. 12, will support the expansion of surgical services and improve healthcare access across The Bahamas and beyond. This transaction is also expected […]
Peru expands solar energy access with 181 rural home installations in Cusco
February 28, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has authorized acciona.org to install photovoltaic systems in 181 rural homes across Santa Teresa, Vilcabamba, and Echarate in the province of La Convención, Cusco. This initiative, part of the “La Convención Rural Photovoltaic Electric System – SERF La Convención” project, will provide sustainable electricity through autonomous solar generation. Source: […]
Brazil and Japan partner on biomethane pilot project
February 28, 2025
Toyota Tsusho, Ferrari Agroindústria, Toho Gas, and Sebigas Cótica Bioenergia have entered a joint agreement to develop a pilot project for biomethane production in Brazil using sugarcane waste. The project aligns with Brazil’s Fuel of the Future law, supporting the expansion of biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Biofuels Digest
Ceará advances renewable energy with 250 MW Arapuá solar complex
February 28, 2025
Ceará is making a major move toward sustainable energy with the construction of the 250 MW Arapuá solar complex. The state’s legislative assembly is set to sign a service order for the project, reinforcing Brazil’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure. Source: Renewables Now
GreenYellow issues US$14.7 million bond to advance solar energy in Brazil
February 28, 2025
GreenYellow, a global leader in decentralized energy transition, has issued a US$14.7 million bond in Brazil to finance solar energy projects, aligning with new Brazilian regulations. The financing, coordinated by Itaú BBI, supports five solar plants. Source: Renewables Now
EU-Chile trade agreement strengthens lithium, copper, and green hydrogen development
February 6, 2025
The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) has officially entered into force following Chile’s ratification, strengthening economic ties and net-zero initiatives between both regions. The agreement supports the development of critical raw materials value chains for lithium and copper and promotes green hydrogen production in Chile. Source: Hydrogen Central
CAPRI launches China-CARICOM portal to track Chinese projects in the Caribbean
February 6, 2025
The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) has launched the China-CARICOM Portal, a digital platform analyzing China’s diplomatic and economic projects in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. The portal maps over 800 Chinese projects across the region from 2013 to 2023 and aims to help policymakers and researchers make informed decisions about China-Caribbean relations. […]
Trinidad and Tobago secures US$3 million grant for digital transformation and regional integration
February 6, 2025
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, in partnership with CAF and the European Union, has signed a US$3 million Technical Assistance Grant Agreement to advance regional digital integration. The funding will support key initiatives, including a national electronic identity system, a public data interoperability platform, and a secure government data center. Source: TT Loop News
Virgin Islands secures US$250,000 grant to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and resilience
February 6, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a US$250,000 grant from the OECS and Direct Relief under the Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project (EHIR) to improve healthcare infrastructure and address climate-related health challenges in the Virgin Islands. The funds will support standby backup power for healthcare facilities, cold chain strengthening, and medical […]