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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Work on solar energy project at CARICOM Secretariat restarts

Michelle Nurse Jun 10, 2021

Work has restarted on the construction of a 400 kw solar photovoltaic power generation system at the CARICOM Secretariat. Project activities on the grounds of the Secretariat at Turkeyen in Guyana, which began in January last year were…
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Better fish catches touted among benefits of novel CARIFICO project

Michelle Nurse Dec 11, 2017 0

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, Monday, 11 December 2017 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and its partners at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently held a wrap-up meeting in Saint Lucia at which the…
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More than 50% of electricity demand to be supplied by renewables – Jamaica

Michelle Nurse Apr 18, 2017 0

The Government is projecting that within two years, more than half of Jamaica’s electricity demand, totalling nearly 700 megawatts will be generated from renewable sources. According to Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley…
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Region gets US$3B to support renewable energy efforts

Michelle Nurse Apr 12, 2016 0

NASSAU, Bahamas, Tuesday April 12, 2016 – Japan and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are partnering to invest US$3 billion in Latin America and the Caribbean to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, as well…
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CRFM, Japan experts discuss impact of fisheries co-management project

Michelle Nurse Mar 16, 2016 0

Three representatives of the Japan-funded Caribbean Fisheries Co-management Project (CARIFICO) discussed the progress of the multi-million-dollar project with representatives of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) on an…
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