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BVIEC WELCOMES CDB DELEGATION FOR STRATEGIC ENERGY DISCUSSIONS
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands – July 10, 2025 — The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) was pleased to host Mr. William Ashby, Division Chief of the Economic Infrastructure Division at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and his delegation on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at its Long Bush headquarters. The high-level engagement marked a significant step in advancing the BVIEC’s ongoing efforts to modernise the energy sector in alignment with the Corporation’s Strategic Plan for 2026.
During the visit, Mr. Ashby and his team met with BVIEC’s General Manager, Dr. Neil Smith, along with members of the Senior Leadership Team. The discussions centred around key areas of development, including renewable energy generation, improvements in energy transmission and distribution, and the deployment of smart metering technology.
These priority areas reflect the BVIEC’s forward-thinking approach to creating a more resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable energy framework for the Virgin Islands. The meeting also offered an opportunity to align BVIEC’s strategic goals with the CDB’s Accelerated Sustainable Energy and Resilience Transition 2030 (ASERT-2030) Framework.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Ashby stated:
“The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services. The CDB team appreciates the productive discussions and the vision shared by the Corporation’s senior management, which aligns closely with CDB’s Accelerated Sustainable Energy and Resilience Transition 2030 (ASERT-2030) Framework.”
General Manager Dr. Neil Smith expressed appreciation for the visit and the ongoing partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank, stating:
“We were honoured to welcome Mr. Ashby and his team to our headquarters for these vital discussions. Their interest and support are invaluable as we advance our mission to transform the energy landscape of the Virgin Islands. The alignment between our Strategic Plan 2026 and the CDB’s ASERT-2030 Framework underscores the shared commitment to a greener, more resilient future for our communities.”
The BVIEC remains committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services to the people of the Virgin Islands. Collaborative efforts with regional partners such as the Caribbean Development Bank are crucial in turning these goals into reality.
