New Providence Bahamas are very fortunate to have a relatively well developed infrastructure; testimony at least that good planning and foresight [as even its name suggests] of future energy needs pays off. But what of the future? even a well managed Commonwealth like Bahamas is troubled to keep pace with the demand for energy, the [...]
Energy and Providence
May 8th, 2012
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Posted in Bahamas, Energy Efficiency, Library, News, Success Stories, Training Opportunity
Comments OffArtificial reefs strengthening Montserrat’s marine ecosystem
April 30th, 2012
Admin: Donna BRADES, Montserrat – A project to build artificial reefs is now well into its second phase and making a difference to Montserrat’s marine ecosystem.
The Montserrat Reef Project was initiated by Andrew Myers and Emmy Aston, who currently operate Scuba Montserrat and was funded during the second round of the Montserrat Tourism Board’s Tourism Challenge Fund. [...]
Solamon successfully launches new Solar online calculator; Jamaica first to test system
April 26th, 2012
Admin: Donna (Kingston, Jamaica) — Solamon Energy Corp. proudly announced the launch of its Solar Calculator this week, which is openly accessed on the Solamon website. According to Jay Yeo, Solamon President, who recently concluded a whirlwind 4-week tour of Jamaica, alongside SVP Jamaica Ainsley Brown, this will prove to be a valuable tool to qualify commercial [...]
Climate change efforts by Guyana and Belize highlighted in film series
April 21st, 2012
Admin: Donna GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) — The efforts of Guyana and Belize in restoring and sustaining their mangrove reserves along the coast, to aid in protecting against natural disasters were recognised in ‘Living Shorelines’, one of three films launched by the British High Commission and CARIBSAVE as part of global efforts to raise public awareness on the [...]
Posted in Belize, Carbon Market, Environmental Management, Guyana, News, Success Stories, Videos
Comments OffTwo Dominican Republic Establishments Overcome Unreliable and High-Cost Energy Issues with the Installation of GlacialLight’s LED Down Lights
April 21st, 2012
Admin: Donna GlacialLight , a division of experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce that its environmentally-friendly LED lighting products are being used in many applications around the world and providing users with energy-saving light of the highest quality.
In the Dominican Republic, chronic energy shortages and very high electricity prices are not uncommon due to [...]
Guyana’s rainforest bringing in millions
April 20th, 2012
Admin: Donna GEORGETOWN, Guyana–Guyana has received more than a quarter of the US$250 million promised to it by the government of Norway for its part in protecting the Amazon rainforest from degradation and deforestation.
This was shared by Guyana’s prime minister, Sam Hinds, as he addressed the official opening of the 13th Annual Caribbean Conference On Sustainable Tourism [...]
Posted in Carbon Market, Environmental Management, Guyana, News, Other Opportunity, Success Stories
Comments OffNew School Pushes Civic Pride
January 27th, 2012
Admin: Donna Antigua St John’s – Trinity Academy students have started a beach clean-up project themed, “10 of 365 – I can’t do everything but I can do something.”
So far, the students have cleaned the Ffryes Beach, Morris Bay, York’s Beach, and Darkwood Beach.
This initiative forms part of the school’s curriculum, which enable students to balance academics [...]
Travelmole highlights “sustainable tourism delights” in the Caribbean
January 20th, 2012
Admin: Donna As the 2012 Sustainable Tourism Awards approach (nominations close Janauary 31), TravelMole is highlighting a variety of sustainable tourism best practice cases from around the Caribbean. Here’s the list:
• A fishing community [Bluefields Bay] on Jamaica’s South Coast taking action to regenerate its nearby marine environment
• Developing agrotourism in the Caribbean. Key elements include farm-based [...]
Posted in Bahamas, Environmental Management, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Library, News, Saint Lucia, Success Stories
Comments OffTrinidadian environmentalist honoured for his work to enhance local biodiversity
January 9th, 2012
Admin: Donna In Trinidad and Tobago, Mr Bertram Manhim has been recognised for his work to preserve and enhance the country’s botanical biodiversity:
Prominent environmentalist Bertram Manhin was honoured by the non-governmental organisation Citizens for a Better Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) with an International Year of Forests Award for his contribution towards preserving and enhancing the biodiversity of [...]
Posted in Environmental Management, News, Official Blog, Success Stories, Trinidad & Tobago
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