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IDB, UNDP, and ECLAC to Coordinate Efforts in Unique Partnership for Sustainable Energy for All in the Americas
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Feb-15
- Inter-American Development Bank , Environment/Energy
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Washington - Feb. 26, 2015 - Three regional multilateral institutions -- the IDB, ECLAC, and the UNDP
-- met in Washington on February 23, 2015 to jointly commit their
unique knowledge and resources in support of the UN's Sustainable Energy
for All initiative in the Americas.
Vice President Biden to Host Caribbean Energy Security Summit
- By S Coward
- Published 13-Jan-15
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Washington - January 13, 2015 - Vice President Biden will host the first ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit in Washington, DC on January 26, 2015.
Cahill Energy to Invest $240 Million in Barbados Clean Energy Plant
- By S Coward
- Published 20-Mar-14
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New York, March 20, 2014 - Guernsey-based Cahill Energy is delighted to announce it signed a historic agreement with the Government of Barbados on 15th March 2014 to build and operate a leading edge clean energy plant on the Caribbean island.
Nevis Island Partners with NREI to Develop Geothermal Energy Plant
- By S Coward
- Published 22-Nov-13
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Charlestown - Nov. 22, 2013 - The Nevis Cabinet announced today that Nevis Renewable
Energy International (NREI) is their choice as the developer of its
geothermal energy project.
The First All-electric, Zero-emissions Bus Launches in the Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 29-Oct-13
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Oranjestad -- Oct. 29, 2013- Aruba’s Minister of
Transportation Otmar Oduber,Minister of Finance Mike de Meza, and ARUBUS
Director Teo Croes unveiled the first long-range,all-electric, ZERO
emissions bus in theCaribbean at a ceremony held in conjunction with the
GREEN ARUBA Conference and the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF).
Trinidad - Petrotrin signs $b agreement
- By S Coward
- Published 04-Jan-13
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Port-of-Spain - Jan 4, 2013 -- The Ministry of Energy has awarded State-oil company Petrotrin two exploration and production licences for Trinmar acreages Trinidad Northern Areas Block (TNA) and the North Marine Block.
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(Official Movie) THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take?
- By S Coward
- Published 24-Dec-12
- Economy, Trade & Investment , Environment/Energy
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Trinidad: BP in T&T offshore gas find
- By S Coward
- Published 20-Nov-12
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Nov. 20, 2012 - Trinidad & Tobago (bpTT) has announced that it has discovered an estimated 1 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas offshore Trinidad, doubling the estimated gas in place of the Savonette gas field, to 2tcf.
IDB approves $17 million for Barbados smart energy program
- By S Coward
- Published 29-Jun-12
- Inter-American Development Bank , Environment/Energy
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June 29, 2012 - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the approval of a $17 million loan to support Barbados’ Public Sector Smart Energy program.
The Future We Want: Final Outcome Document of the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, 19- 22 June, 2012, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- By S Coward
- Published 21-Jun-12
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We, the heads of State and Government and high level representatives, having met at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20-22 June 2012, with full participation of civil society, renew our commitment to sustainable development, and to ensure the promotion of economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future for our planet and for present and future generations.
CARICOM Environment Ministers Meet to Tackle RIO+20 Agenda
- By S Coward
- Published 19-Apr-12
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CARICOM Secretariat, Guyana - April 19, 2012 - The 39th Special meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), slated for Georgetown, Guyana on Friday, will provide the last ministerial platform for environment and sustainable development ministers to frame a regional strategic approach for the upcoming Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
Trinidad: Petrotrin Discovers 48 Million Barrels of Oil
- By S Coward
- Published 30-Mar-12
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Port-of-Spain -- March 30, 2012 - PM signals better times ahead with discovery of 48 million barrels of crude oil by Petrotrin. The people of this country can expect better times ahead as State- owned
Petrotrin has struck "black gold" with the discovery of 48 million
barrels of crude oil, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said
yesterday
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Latin America & Caribbean request more IDB support to face natural disasters and crises
- By S Coward
- Published 21-Mar-12
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Montevideo - March 21, 2012 - Representatives of Latin American and
Caribbean countries raised the need to arm the Inter-American
Development Bank with flexible financial instruments to help them hedge
against natural disasters and possible economic downturns.
Jamaica: Russians Interested in Setting up Ethanol Plant
- By S Coward
- Published 05-Mar-12
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Kingston - March 5, 2012 -- Jamaica could soon benefit from significant new investment in a
number of sectors, coming out of the just concluded Jamaica Investment
Forum.
Reinforced European engagement to support Caribbean Climate Action
- By S Coward
- Published 28-Feb-12
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Feb. 28, 2012 - Caribbean small island states will benefit from new funding and
technical assistance for initiatives that reduce the negative impact of
climate change and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
