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The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

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Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly […]

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St Lucia Says Geothermal Exploration Will Begin in 2015

Above: the Soufriere volcano in St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government said this week that geothermal exploration would begin on the island next year. According to Minister for Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology Dr James Fletcher, the island is feeling optimistic about the prospects for geothermal energy. “It […]

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This Caribbean Resort's Solar Milestone

Above: the Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa St Maarten, with rooftop solar panels By the Caribbean Journal staff After a year of generating its own solar power, the Westin Dawn Beach Resort in St Maarten has reached a milestone: it’s now generated a gigawatt hour of energy. That is enough to generate annual power […]

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Is It Time for a Regional Caribbean Dialogue on Energy?

Above: Dr Devon Gardner By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s time for a regional dialogue on energy, according to Dr Devon Gardner, programme manager in energy at the CARICOM Secretariat. Gardner, who was speaking at the recent CARICOM Energy Week launch in St Vincent and the Grenadines, said there was “urgent need for dialogue that […]

This Caribbean Resort's Solar Milestone

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis is planning to build two more solar farms, according to Cartwright Farrell, CEO of the St Kitts Electricity Corporation. The two would follow the country’s existing solar farm, which is located at Robert L Bradshaw International Airport and produces 750 kilowatts […]

It's Time For Solar in the Caribbean

By Edouard MacGuffie Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean is well known for many superlatives – most pristine beaches, most crystal-clear water and most welcoming hospitality.  What is less known is that the Caribbean is one of the world’s most expensive places to generate power due to a dependence on imported diesel and heavy oil for energy. […]

Jamaica Begins Oil, Gas Exploration

 Above: Group General Manager of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Winston Watson (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has embarked on an oil and gas exploration project, the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica announced this week. The project, which began Nov. 1, is being facilitated under a production sharing agreement between the PCJ and […]

Trinidad and Tobago, Chile Eye Stronger Energy Ties

 Above: Port of Spain ICJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago and Chile are looking to expand their cooperation in the energy sector. Trinidad Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine recently held talks with Chile’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Fernando Schmidt, in Port of Spain. The talks included the two countries’ relations specific to […]

Turks and Caicos Islands Ramping Up Green Efforts

 Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the Carbon War Room’s Ten Island Challenge. Turks and Caicos Premier Dr Rufus Ewing and Carbon War Room Operations Director Justin Locke signed the agreement, committing to work together to reduce […]

Can This Transform the Caribbean?

 By Ivan Browne Op-Ed Contributor In the immortal words of Montserratian singer/songwriter, Arrow, the Caribbean is “…feelin’ hot, hot, hot!” And, that’s a good thing. With a little help from Mother Nature, the islands of the Caribbean are learning to harness the power of high temperature geothermal energy beneath the earth’s surface. In an effort to […]

St Lucia, New Zealand Sign Agreement on Geothermal Energy

 Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s geothermal energy push is gaining steam. The government has signed an agreement with the government of New Zealand on a partnership aimed at providing “key technical assistance to support geothermal exploration, and help define the prospects for advancing geothermal development in Saint Lucia,” it said […]

BP Approves New Offshore Gas Facility in Trinidad and Tobago

 Above: one of BP’s Trinidad platforms By the Caribbean Journal staff BP Trinidad and Tobago has approved a new offshore gas project called Juniper. The project will include the construction of a “normally unmanned platform together with corresponding subsea infrastructure,” the company said in a release. Work on the project is scheduled to begin in […]