renewable energy
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CARICOM, Germany sign MOU for closer cooperation in climate change, environmental conservation and other areas
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and Germany have agreed to strengthen their traditionally friendly relations through closer cooperation in key areas over the next five years. This commitment was formalised on February 21 during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Barbados, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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CARICOM welcomes new ambassadors from Dominica, Azerbaijan
(CARICOM Secretary-General, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr Carla Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, has commended Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, as the Community navigates the goal of free movement within CARICOM. This was highlighted during the virtual accreditation of His Excellency Gerard Jean-Jacques as Dominica’s new Ambassador to CARICOM.“Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, especially in advancing the movement of…
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Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plant Commissioned at Port Mourant, Guyana
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), the Government of Guyana, and Guyana Water Incorporated in partnership with the European Union (EU) last week officially commissioned a solar-powered water treatment plant in Port Mourant, Berbice. This landmark project signifies a significant step towards climate resilience in the region by integrating renewable energy into critical water infrastructure. Speaking at the ceremony,…
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Nominations invited for CARICOM Energy Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the CARICOM Sustainable Energy Youth Award (SEYA) and the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy Award (WISE). SEYA is being offered for the first time and targets persons between the ages of 16 and 35, while the WISE award has been offered twice before. The awards seek to recognise the important roles of women and youth in the…
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CARICOM and India define areas for future cooperation
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana, 22 November 2024) – Energy and infrastructure, agriculture and food security, health and pharmaceuticals as well as technology, innovation and capacity building have been identified among the areas in which the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and India intend to strengthen economic, commercial and diplomatic relations.Heads of 13 CARICOM countries met with the Prime Minister of…
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University of Guyana students tour Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant at CARICOM Secretariat
Students from the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the University of Guyana toured the CARICOM Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant on the grounds of the CARICOM Secretariat on Friday, 8 November. The group was the first of four cohorts of tertiary-level students who will tour the Secretariat each Friday in November…
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CARICOM and India renew commitment to bilateral cooperation
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and India renewed their commitment to bilateral cooperation at the second meeting of the CARICOM-India Joint Commission which met virtually on Wednesday November 6.The Joint Commission was co-chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign of Affairs of Dominica, Ms. Barbara Bailey, and the Vice Minister within the Ministry of…
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Message from the CARICOM Secretary-General | CARICOM Energy Month – November 2024 | “Invest in Sustainable Energy: Accelerate Transition”
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States are actively embracing available alternative energy opportunities, and the CARICOM Energy Policy’s “collective regional approach” facilitates sharing of information and experiences which allows countries to benefit from synergies, while promoting national initiatives. CARICOM Energy Month, which has now replaced CARICOM Energy Week, is recognised in November each year and aims to raise public awareness about…
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Barbados launches First Bio-CNG Vehicle Powered by Sargassum
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) was lauded recently for its support that led to the launch of the first vehicle to be powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG). Rum and Sargassum Inc., a local deep-tech start-up, and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus launched the vehicle mid-September. The bio-CNG uses rum distillery…
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Curaçao joins CARICOM, pledges to leverage cultural, economic strengths
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Curaçao is now the sixth Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country’s prime minister said it brings a unique blend of cultural traditions, economic strengths, and social perspectives that will hopefully strengthen the Community. On Sunday 28 July 2024, CARICOM Chairman, the Hon. Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, and Prime Minister of…
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