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Secretary-General Barnett Urges Collaboration and Innovation to Harness Caribbean’s Energy Potential
“Energy unlocks development, but investment unlocks energy.”Dr Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General On 31 March Dr Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, opened her keynote at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 in Paramaribo by offering heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, recalling his leadership during CARICOM’s pivotal meetings in 2022. Highlighting the CEW 2026 theme “Leveraging Energy Diversity…
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CARICOM Accelerates Electric Mobility Push Through Regional Strategy and High-Impact Webinars
As part of its sustainable energy drive, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is accelerating efforts to advance electric mobility across the Region, increasing awareness, guidance, and uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). CARICOM is pressing ahead with EV adoption, with some Member States already demonstrating strong progress. To address growing interest and information gaps around EV benefits, costs, maintenance, utility, and end-of-life…
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CARICOM joins observance of International Day of Clean Energy
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the global observance of International Day of Clean Energy, a moment to celebrate the Region’s progress in clean, sustainable energy and to reaffirm our commitment to expanding renewable energy solutions. Together, let’s continue building the foundation for a brighter, greener, and more resilient future. #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy
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Harmonised policies on energy transition critical at this juncture – Chair of Special COTED
Coherent, harmonised policies will be critical as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) transitions to sustainable energy, Sen. the Hon. Lisa R. Cummins, Minister of Energy and Business Development of Barbados, said on Friday, 5 December. Minister Cummins was speaking with the CARICOM Secretariat’s Communications Unit at the conclusion of the 120th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development…
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CARICOM and Botswana strengthen diplomatic ties
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Formal diplomatic ties between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Botswana strengthened on Thursday 27 November, as CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, welcomed a new Ambassador from the Southern African country, Her Excellency Ms. Benetia Tumelo Chingapane.“Your appointment signals the beginning of a new chapter in a friendship built on bilateral…
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Ten rural communities in Suriname will benefit from CDF Electrification Project
Almost two thousand persons in ten Suriname rural communities will soon benefit from the completion of a CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) electrification project. The US$ 11.8 million project to install hybrid renewable micro-grid systems at Cajana and Galibi is part of a broader initiative to enhance energy access and support a just energy transition in Suriname’s rural communities. During a…
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CDB Signs Landmark MOU with OPEC Fund to Accelerate Regional Development
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OPEC Fund for International Development, establishing a strategic framework for collaboration aimed at unlocking new financing opportunities and driving sustainable growth across the Caribbean. The agreement sets the stage for parallel financing and co-financing of projects in critical sectors such as climate resilience, renewable energy, resilient infrastructure,…
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CDB Secures Landmark Green Climate Fund Resources for Energy Sector Transformation in Barbados, Belize, and Jamaica
Barbados, Belize and Jamaica will benefit from US$26.7M in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for an innovative energy initiative that will be implemented by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank). The landmark ‘Scaling up the Deployment of Integrated Utility Services (IUS) to Support Energy Sector Transformation in the Caribbean (Phase 1) Programme‘ will accelerate the adoption of distributed renewable…
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CDF commits US$15M to financing CARICOM’s First Geothermal Power Plant
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have today signed financing agreements with the Dominica Geothermal Power Company (2023) limited (DGPC) – a locally registered entity owned by ORMAT Technologies – for the development of the first geothermal power plant in a CARICOM Member State. This critical investment marks a significant step toward advancing Dominica’s climate goals…
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Flagship clean energy dialogue to be held in Grenada
The Ninth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF IX) will be held in Grenada, 28-30 October 2025. CSEF is the biennial flagship regional platform for high-level clean energy dialogue. This year, it is being organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in collaboration with the Government of Grenada. The sessions…
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