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Caribbean Energies and Investment Summit kicks off in Barbados

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CARICOM Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett.
By Joanne Clark

A three-day conference Caribbean Energies and Investment Summit commenced yesterday in Barbados. 

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The summit is being attended by delegates from several Caribbean countries and further afield.

It emerges at a time when the small island states of the Caribbean are navigating the complex maze of sustainable economic growth and development amidst global environmental and energy concerns.

CARICOM’s commitment to sustainable energy

CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has underscored the acute need for energy security coupled with robust climate resilience. 

Regional synergy for a greener future

Highlighting the collaborative efforts within the Caribbean, Dr. Barnett conveyed CARICOM’s dedication to a comprehensive regional energy program. 

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