Tag: Sir Richard Branson

PEP, PSTEB and Happy Birthday, Miss Lou: Jamaica on Friday, September 7, 2018

September 8, 2018

What! It’s September already, and August ran away with me. It was a long, hot summer, to coin a cliché – in more ways than one – but now “disturbances” are hovering in the tropical Atlantic. They could be named Helene or Isaac… Here’s a roundup of news – but of course, I know I … More PEP, PSTEB and Happy Birthday, Miss Lou: Jamaica on Friday, September 7, 2018

Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum: New Partnerships, a Hopeful Future and a Sense of Urgency

October 28, 2017

There is much happening on the renewable energy front in the Caribbean. I would like to see Jamaica fully on board at this point. Are we? Be that as it may… Do you know about Solar Head of State? They are a very interesting non-governmental organisation with a simple mission: to set up a solar … More Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum: New Partnerships, a Hopeful Future and a Sense of Urgency

Canada Gives Jamaica a Helping Hand on Renewable Energy and Climate Change

February 19, 2017

In case you did not realize it, the Canadian Government has been quietly supporting various renewable energy and climate change-related initiatives in Jamaica in the past few years. Last August, the Canadians and the U.S. Government jointly provided funding for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group to acquire Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Limited. At … More Canada Gives Jamaica a Helping Hand on Renewable Energy and Climate Change

U.S./Canadian Funded BMR Jamaica Wind Farm Inaugurated, To Be Acquired by Virgin Group

August 15, 2016

On August 11, a U.S. company, BMR Energy LLC inaugurated Jamaica’s largest wind farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, valued at US$89.9 million. Now, we learn that Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is in the process of acquiring Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Limited, and there he was at the inauguration. It’s the first private sector … More U.S./Canadian Funded BMR Jamaica Wind Farm Inaugurated, To Be Acquired by Virgin Group

Sunday Environment and Climate Change RoundUp: June 26, 2016

June 27, 2016

Well, I had this bright idea of doing a quick round-up of what I consider important, relevant news about the environment and climate change, every Sunday – local, regional and global news. So, this is my first weekly post – my “Top Ten” articles. I hope you find it useful. I have inserted links that … More Sunday Environment and Climate Change RoundUp: June 26, 2016