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'Our Ministry's work matters to everyone'- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has identified the expansion of renewable energy and improvements to water infrastructure as key priorities for progress in 2025, which highlights the Government's commitment to sustainability, resilience, and reliable public utilities.
‘The sun is free...Get on board’ with STEP- Hon Kye M Rymer
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has encouraged Virgin Islanders to sign up for the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
Hon Rymer announces zero customs duty on renewable & energy efficient products
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy-efficient products beginning September 1, 2025.
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Anegada Solar Project just the beginning for VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Work on the Anegada Solar Project is progressing smoothly as Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said Anegada was the ideal location to pilot this initiative.
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services."
Renewable energy for every VI household a necessity- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher has emphasised that renewable energy for every household in the Virgin Islands is not just an option; it is a necessity.
STEP will assist VI meet target of 30% renewable energy by 2030- Premier Wheatley
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence in the Virgin Islands meeting its target of having 30% of its electricity generated by renewable sources by 2030 with the Solar Technology and Energy Programme (STEP).
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.
No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said there must be a way to reduce the cost of electricity in the Virgin Islands (VI), adding that the cost reductions must not only be for businesses but also for households in the territory.
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.
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