Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, left, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new Churchill Falls deal in St. John's on Aug. 17, 2026. (Juanita Mercer/CBC) Federal government to provide $10B in financing for electricity projects Juanita Mercer · CBC News Aug 17, 2026 Ottawa is calling it the largest clean energy investment … Continue reading N.L., Quebec announce new Churchill Falls agreement worth billions — with help from Ottawa
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd and Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, led the Guyanese delegation during engagements held on June 1 and 2 with senior officials of the United States Government By Staff Reporter | June 4, 2026 GUYANA and the United States have reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership following a series … Continue reading Guyana-US relations deepen with focus on energy, security, and sovereignty – high-level talks held in Washington
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through the global energy system. Vulnerable economies are on the front line: of 75 economies – least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) – 65 depend on imported oil. For these countries, rising energy prices will translate into higher costs and difficult trade-offs … Continue reading Strait of Hormuz Disruptions: The burden of oil price shocks on vulnerable economies
May 8, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, Ontario. The leaders emphasised the strong ties between Canada and Guyana, strengthened by over 100,000 Canadians of Guyanese ancestry. Guyana is one of Canada’s largest trading partners among the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The leaders discussed Canada’s role as a … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Key takeaways from the first international conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels The 57 countries gathered in Santa Marta will accelerate their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels by focusing on three key areas: developing comprehensive national and regional roadmaps (linked to the UNFCCC process); aligning cross-border trade policies; and addressing financial architecture, … Continue reading What Happened in Santa Marta?
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, left and Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres during a conference aimed at transitioning away from fossil fuels Tuesday, in Santa Marta, Colombia. (Ivan Valencia/The Associated Press) Meeting reflects growing frustration with failures of UN climate negotiations April 29, 2026 High-level talks to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels got underway Tuesday in … Continue reading Right now, 50 countries — including Canada — are talking about how to quit fossil fuels
The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow. Lee Schlenker Feb 05, 2026 Last week, President Trump declared a national emergency regarding Cuba and threatened to impose 30% tariffs on countries supplying Havana with oil. The move made clear that Washington … Continue reading A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?
Workers from Holland Power Services pose beneath an enormous tree that was downed near the Jamaican power utility headquarters in Paradise. (Submitted by Steve Hansen) Jennifer Sweet · CBC News · Posted: Jan 14, 2026 Two months after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, recovery continues, and among those doing the work are utility contractors from New Brunswick, including Holland Power Services, … Continue reading Power crews from New Brunswick are still hard at work in Jamaica
Caribbean Development Bank and Canada assist with financing Valley of Desolation in Dominica Volcanic Hike with Steam from ground/Valley of Desolation Dominica Dominica is set to open its first geothermal power station, with others ready to follow December 11, 2025 Ben Payton The Caribbean island of Dominica is preparing for a revolution in its power … Continue reading The Caribbean Prepares for a Geothermal Revolution
December 29, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in Belize with an innovative USD 27.53 million loan and grant package to support modernisation of the country’s grid. The Power VIII Project is an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Grid Modernisation Programme, which is being implemented across the country by Belize Electricity … Continue reading CDB and Government of Canada Providing Landmark USD 27.5 Million Financing to Modernise Belize’s Electricity System