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‘NDP plugging renewable energy as economic pillar’ - Creque
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - As fuel prices surge and the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to be 100% dependent on energy for commercial and domestic purposes, the territory should take a proactive look at more alternative and renewable energy sources.
'VI should have gone green years ago' – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley believes the Virgin Islands should have been looking at alternative and renewable energy sources years ago and has dropped the ball in this regard.
Renewable energy high on agenda for new OTs Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In discussing ways in which ties can be strengthened between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Virgin Islands (VI), newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Hon. Mark Simmonds MP has disclosed that renewable energy, education and economic diversification were some of the areas being explored.
Exclusive: Nevis Gov't offers energy advice to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands currently exploring options to incorporate alternative sources of energy to help reduce its dependency on oil, one island in the Caribbean which is already seeing savings up to 15 percent from using alternative energy would be willing to assist the VI in its quest to develop such a project.
High cost of electricity a “great” concern for Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has expressed concern at the high cost of electricity and noted that Government is seeking to address the issue both in the short and long terms.
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