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The publication of a monthly newsletter is in keeping with the Ministry of the Public Service’s plans and objectives , thus a cross-cutting tool to promote and communicate the several programs for which it is responsible. As such, the newsletter aims to….
· improve communication and information sharing,
· act as a platform for recognition & appreciation, and
· a model or practice to be replicated in other ministries and departments
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ADE's (Latin America Energy Organization) XLVI Meeting of Ministers of Energy was held on November 25th, 2016 in Quito, Ecuador, where Energy Ministers and officials of the 27 member countries of OLADE, as well as other personalities participated. The main subject discussed at the meeting was, “The Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Energy Development for Latin America and the Caribbean" to achieve sustainable energy development by 2030.
The XLVI MEETING OF MINISTERS commenced with keynote speaker, His Excellency Jorge Glas Espinel, Vice President of Ecuador and concluded with the election of a new Executive Secretary, Dr. Numar Alfonso Blanco Bonilla of Uruguay.
Belize celebrates CARICOM ENERGY WEEK this year November 13th – 19th, 2016 under the
Theme: “SUATAINABLE ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
CARICOM Energy Week (CEW) was established in 2011, as an annual event, through a mandate from CARICOM Energy Ministers. It is intended to provide a platform for economic development of the region.
OBJECTIVES:
- To underscore how central energy is to our sustainable development.
- To highlight the work that is being done, and the role that citizens can play, towards the transformation for a sustainable future.
- Is intended to utilize a “mix of awareness building and knowledge creation” to increase the general participation in the regional energy sector.
- The activities and events, which will be staged, will provide an opportunity to raise awareness in relation to energy matters while, simultaneously addressing, in a deliberate way, some of the critical energy issues that continues to limit sustainable energy use.
Minister Frank “Papa” Mena officially declares CARICOM Energy Week Officially open.
The Government of Belize expects to receive funding in the amount of US$8,000,000 from the Global Environment Facility via The World Bank to finance the project entitled “Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation” (ERCAP); co-financing for the project is being provided in part by the Government of Belize. The ERCAP is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities (MFPSEPU), in conjunction with the Belize Electricity Limited and is aimed at enhancing the resilience of Belize’s energy system to adverse weather and climate change impacts.
The ERCAP is designed to demonstrate measures that enhance resilience of the energy system to adverse weather and climate change impacts in Belize. It covers a comprehensive set of areas for enhancing resiliency in the energy sector, particularly as it pertains to electricity supply. The development objective of the project is to enhance resilience of the energy system to adverse weather and climate change impacts.
The project has three components:
1. Long-Term Energy Planning and Capacity Building for Climate Adaptation.
2. Demonstration measures to enhance resilience of energy sector.
3.Project Implementation Support and Information Dissemination for Knowledge Sharing.
