Turquoise water is curving into Santa Martha Bay on Curaçao’s western side. Limestone cliffs rise above the sea west of Willemstad. Fishing boats drift through the bay below the Santa Martha lookout point. The roads heading toward Soto pass cactus-covered hills, rocky coves and small beach bars facing the Caribbean. And you’re gazing at all […]
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor IN 2011, I REMEMBER having a discussion with someone who questioned my continuous advice that people should look towards solar energy at home, and if necessary borrow the funds to install it. At the time he said that he would rather to borrow the money to buy a new car, […]
Above: a solar system at the Mirebalais Hospital (Photo: Partners in Health) By the Caribbean Journal staff A partnership between the International Development Bank, the government of Haiti and the Solar Electric Light Fund has completed the installation of solar electric systems at 11 healthcare facilities and one hospital in Haiti. The project will provide […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Canada-based Solamon company announced its plan to build the largest solar power plant in the Caribbean in Jamaica, at an estimated cost of $450 million. The programme aims to improve the country’s energy infrastructure and attract additional investment in green technologies. “In order to implement a solution of this […]
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