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JvD finally re-connected to VI electricity grid after months of generator power
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) about work restarting to restore Jost van Dyke with electricity from the grid, the Island has now been fully re-connected following damage to an undersea cable that completely cut the island off.
Opposition Leader ‘Misspoke’ on JvD electricity issue- Dr Neil M. Smith
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– General Manager of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Dr Neil M. Smith has refuted claims made by Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) that residents of Jost van Dyke are being charged more for electricity.
A lot of $$$ leaving VI through fossil fuel importation– Premier
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging more persons to take advantage of green incentives not just for the environment, but to save on the amount of money leaving the VI economy through the purchase of fossil fuels.
Puerto Rico rooftops to ‘power up’ with $440M U.S investment
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a significant move towards renewable energy, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $440 million initiative to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico. This effort comes as the U.S. territory faces persistent power outages and a deteriorating electric grid.
August Tuesday: Residents wake up to no power!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrates the emancipation season on the August Tuesday holiday, residents today, August 8, 2023, woke up to no electricity.
VI could hold possible oil wealth off Anegada – Bishop John I. Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline has called for the Virgin Islands (VI) to explore more renewable energy resources for cost mitigation; however, he did not discount that the territory could hold possible oil resources that warrant exploration.
Energy, Tourism & Sports Fishing among talks @ 9th Inter-Virgin Islands meeting
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Virgin Islands Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a delegation in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for the Ninth Meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC), where a number of discussions are being had on areas of mutual interest between the VI and USVI.
Everyone feels their electricity bills are 'highest in the world'- BVIEC GM
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Mr Leroy A.E. Abraham says it is unfortunate that the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) believe the cost of electricity in the territory is the highest in the world when, in reality, other regional jurisdictions are also experiencing high electricity costs.
Urgent ‘intervention’ needed over rising energy cost in VI– Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the new Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has called on local authorities to bring urgent intervention to the rising cost of energy in the Virgin Islands, as businesses and residents alike struggle to keep up.
Gov’t signs contract for Anegada renewable solar energy
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The Virgin Islands Government has inked an agreement for the Anegada Microgrid project for the introduction of renewable solar energy on Anegada.
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