VROMI collaborates with NIPA to address workforce needs.

~Pilot supports vocational skills.~

PHILIPSBURG – The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is proud to announce its collaboration with the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) to offer students from the Property Management program practical experience through internships. This groundbreaking partnership began in July 2024, led by VROMI Cabinet chief of staff Mr. Luciano Nicholls, following discussions with members from the relevant department. The project represents a significant...

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NV GEBE introduces “load limiting” services to help manage customer payment compliance.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As NV GEBE is continually advancing the company's plans for reliable energy supply on behalf of the community of St. Maarten, several developments have also been made with the full restoration of it’s commercial systems. This includes the ongoing efforts towards the full restoration of consumer billing/invoicing services.
As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize and safeguard the island's power infrastructure, we are introducing Power Load Limiting technology. This measure is designed to improve grid stability, promote fairnes...

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Motorworld Launches Changan in The Bahamas.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Changan was introduced to The Bahamas on Friday, November 15th, with a highly successful launch event. The occasion was attended by a diverse crowd, including business professionals, families, and car enthusiasts. As the official Changan Distributor in various islands in the Caribbean, representatives from Motorworld were present for this momentous occasion. Changan marks the first automotive brand offered by Elite Motors, a company founded by industry leaders from Friendly Ford Motors and Sanpin Motors, well-known automotive de...

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Barbados launched the world's first debt-for-climate-resilience operation.

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The deal generated US$125 million in fiscal savings which will be channeled into new resilience investments.
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The debt conversion represents an innovative financing model for climate adaptation that avoids increasing the burden of public debt.

Barbados has completed an unprecedented debt-for-climate operation to finance water and sewage projects resilient to climate change. Through support from its international funding partners, Barbados replaced outstanding, more expensive debt with more affordable financing, generating US$125 million in fisca...

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