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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.
Henry O. Creque hired as energy consultant to Premier’s office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Deputy General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and owner of Creque’s Engineering Services, Mr Henry O. Creque has been hired as a consultant to the Premier’s Office, advising on the territory’s energy plans.
VI consuming $26.16M in fossil fuel per year- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a consumption of approximately one million gallons of fossil fuel per month, the Virgin Islands (VI) is burning $2.18 million in fossil fuel per month at base cost, which works out to roughly $26.16 million per year, and $130.8 million over five years, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
MoU inked between HLSCC & Power 52 for solar technical training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Premier's Green Strategy initiative to put the Virgin Islands (VI) on the path towards becoming a green economy is now moving full speed ahead, with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and Power 52 on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, for the training of local solar technicians.
‘One-size-fits-all approach wouldn’t work’ – Mrs Allison A. Jean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) continues to lobby and promote the advancement of renewable energy across the region they continue to realize the fact that the ‘one size fits all’ approach cannot be applied.
VI facing an energy crisis – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has been caught with its proverbial “pants down” along with the rest of the world for not having paid enough attention to research and development in the energy sector, according to commentator Douglas Wheatley.
Earth Hour to be celebrated March 23 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Earth Hour will be celebrated around the world.
What God has put together, Facebook putting asunder – Dr. Fletcher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With technology moving at such a rapid pace around the world, St. Lucia’s technology minister is calling for small island states to keep abreast with those changes if they are to remain competitive in the era of globalisation and tackled one of the world's biggest phenomenon - Facebook.
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