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VI committed to transforming electricity infrastructure- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is committed to the transformation of its electric power infrastructure.
21 residents sign contracts for solar system STEP
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The first cohort of residents to be approved under the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP) signed their contracts yesterday, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Solar Technology Energy Programme to launch in 2025- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Solar Technology Energy Programme will officially launch in the Virgin Islands in 2025 when the first solar panels are installed, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
Ground breaks for Nov 2023 expected solar power grid on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, originally slated to be completed by November 2021, is now expected to be completed and commissioned by November 2023.
Time to stop talking about renewable energy & implement it– Hon Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has called on the Government to take more concrete steps at pushing renewable energy in the territory.
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.
Power52 committed to utilising local contractors & resources- Ray A. Lewis Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Power52, the company awarded the contract for the Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) on Anegada, has said it is committed to utilising local contractors and local resources to deliver the project.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Makeem M. Hastings
By Renee C. Williams
Determined to reach his ultimate goal in life, some of which he is at the stage of perfecting through practice and vision, our young professional for this week, Makeem M. Hastings, is excited about taking on the quest for success.
Texaco Planning to Add Solar Panels to Gas Stations in Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Texaco is planning to retrofit all of its service stations in Jamaica with solar energy.

