Ask my five siblings to pinpoint the number one need that we faced growing up and you may quite likely hear very different answers from each of them. One may say financial provision, others may say it was the availability of more dynamic educational opportunities, and still another may describe regret for not having the kind of mentorship that encouraged a greater sense of … [Read more...] about Towards Better Times Together in the Caribbean
Climate Change & Environment
After the Storm
Just over a year ago, Puerto Rico was waking up to a new landscape. Like neighboring Caribbean territories, the devastation of Hurricanes Urma and Maria left the island unrecognizable to its inhabitants. Since then, it’s been a slow march to recovery for the region, all while a dark cloud of imminent disaster looms. But a silver lining is beginning to shine through. The … [Read more...] about After the Storm
Accelerating the Accelerator
Since its launch in August 2018, the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator has been searching for a leader. Now, after a thorough recruitment process, respected Caribbean business leader, Racquel Moses has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. She is impressively qualified and experienced, but most importantly she’s fueled by our hope for a new Climate-Smart Caribbean. … [Read more...] about Accelerating the Accelerator
A friend in need is a friend indeed: IDB support for Barbados moves into high gear
An election year is always a very active period for the Inter-American Development Bank. Even when an incumbent administration is returned to office, this period signals that it is time for a new Country Strategy to be prepared, with new areas of intervention, goals and expected results. In Barbados, the general election on May 24th , 2018 was no ordinary change in government … [Read more...] about A friend in need is a friend indeed: IDB support for Barbados moves into high gear
Developing Geothermal Power in Small Islands Developing States
In order to develop geothermal power, abundant underground heat and steam is required, which is not that easy to find. At the same time, large investments are needed in assessing the resource, conducting exploratory drilling, constructing geothermal plants, and building transmission lines. Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), like those in the Eastern Caribbean, have the … [Read more...] about Developing Geothermal Power in Small Islands Developing States