Guyanese companies going solar
Guyanese rum producer Demerara Distillers Ltd is planning to construct a solar farm to power its operations: Guyana’s Ministry of Public Infrastructure and rum producer Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) have agreed to change the use of several areas at Diamond, in East Bank Demerara, where the company and ministry are …
Event: 4th Congress of the Cuban Society of Natural and Traditional Medicine
The 2018 edition of the Congress of the Cuban Society of Natural and Traditional Medicine, also known as BIONAT 2018, is currently underway in Cuba: Science, nature and tradition for life, is the slogan that will reflect the event [being held September 3 to 7] at Havana’s Convention Center and …
Pessimism about The Bahamas’ renewable energy targets
The Bahamas has set a target of producing 30% of its energy needs from sustainable sources by the year 2030. However, the Bahamas Tribune reports that there are doubts about whether that goal is feasible: The Bahamas “is never going to make” the National Energy Policy’s (NEP) goals, providers warned …
Green Antilles interview: Megan Trotman
Today’s Green Antilles interview is with Megan Trotman, a young professional at the start of her environmental career. Megan, who grew up in Barbados, graduated in May 2018 with a degree in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and is is currently working as an intern at the University …
Saint Lucia to ban the use of Styrofoam and plastic food service containers
Another Caribbean country has announced measures to phase out and ultimately prohibit single-use Styrofoam and plastics. From the St. Lucia Times: Saint Lucia plans to phase-out Styrofoam food service containers and plastics, both plates and cups, beginning December 1, 2018, with a total ban on their importation before the end …
Green Antilles interview: Simera Crawford
Today’s Green Antilles interview is with Simera Crawford. Simera is the executive founder of the Caribbean Environmental Management Bureau, and the mastermind behind BitEgreen, an enterprise that aims to transform waste management in Barbados by using gamification as an incentive to recycling. Please explain to Green Antilles readers what BitEgreen …
High levels of mercury found in Kaituma River, Guyana; testing to begin at other sites soon
The Kaituma River was the principal source of potable water for residents of the Port Kaituma community, up until water testing revealed high levels of mercury contamination: Though surface water is the main source of water supply for the residents of Port Kaituma, Region One, the Guyana Water Incorporated has …