By Gabrielle Motilal, Trinidad and Tobago I am a proud young woman in STEM from Trinidad and Tobago. At present I am completing my final year at the University...
READ MOREby Taton David, St. Lucia The global need for energy through burning fossil fuels has driven not only our innovations and advancements but also climate change. As a result,...
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by Vlasean Smithen, St. Kitts & Nevis Hello! I am Vlasean Smithen, and I am thrilled to share my internship experience with the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and...
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By Shannon France, St. Vincent and the Grenadines During my BSc studies in energy and environmental physics, I developed a passion for learning about renewable energy. With the world...
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By Rozzaria Williams, Turks and Caicos Islands My name is Rozzaria Williams, and I am representing the Turks and Caicos Islands as an intern for the Caribbean Centre for...
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By Dominique Houslin, Jamaica Hi, everyone! I am Dominique Houslin, a recent graduate of the University of Rochester in New York where I earned a bachelor’s of science in...
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By Adia Page, Montserrat Here we are, coming to the end of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency’s data collection internship. When I had my interview,...
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By Camille Nurse, Barbados You may be wondering what I studied and why this internship. Despite always having a curiosity and passion for climate change and renewable energy, I...
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As an engineer–agronomist with a concentration in natural resources and environment, I’ve always been fascinated by the energy sector. That’s why I was excited to come across the Internship...
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From wherever you are reading this blog – good evening, good afternoon or good morning. My name is Gyany Jalimsing, and I am one of the interns at the...
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by Annie Daniel, Antigua and Barbuda Renewable energy has always been my passion; I believe in generating energy without using fossil fuels or other non-renewable resources. Living in the...
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by India Choco, Belize My name is India Choco, and I am a member of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency’s 2023 intern cohort. Going into...
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By Shevon Stanislaus, Grenada I was elated when I was selected as an intern for Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in 2022. It was my...
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Hey there, folks! Wiltany Rolle here, a geoscientist with a burning passion for climate change, sustainability and renewable energy. I’m thrilled to share a little glimpse into my...
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By Hanan Lachmansingh, Guyana Energy is vital to our daily lives, powering our homes, businesses, and industries. Since the discovery of fire, energy has been instrumental in facilitating human...
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By Aleem Mahabir, Trinidad and Tobago Energy costs in many Caribbean countries often rank among the highest in the world. Excluding oil-rich Trinidad and Tobago where energy costs remain...
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By: Shevon Stanislaus, Grenada For many, during unemployment, there is a constant feeling of depression and unfulfillment caused by the inability to accomplish goals that have been set. I...
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By: Latoya Charles, Saint Lucia The energy sector is certainly a hidden gem, an area with extraordinary potential for growth and development. The call for interns issued by the...
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By: Annyssa Robinson, Guyana It was in my final year at the University of Guyana that this opportunity was presented to me. Throughout my studies in Environmental Science, the...
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By: Tamaira Rowe, Barbados “Seize every opportunity and make it great, for today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want!” The above quote aptly summarizes my experience...
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By Dee-Ann Wood My ongoing experience as Communications Intern at the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) just keeps getting better. Here are some tips...
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By Dishawn Nation It was just the beginning when I decided to pursue further studies in the field of electricity where I enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Within...
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By: Rebekah Dennie When you are on the right career path, the confirmations are endless. I believe the CCREEE internship was waiting for me. When the advertisement for the...
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By Reezana Rafique My name is Reezana Rafique, and I am from the beautiful twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I am 24 years of age with...
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By: Joanne Norville I heard about the CCREEE internship opportunity from a friend who completed the internship last year. The energy sector is a very interesting field to me,...
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By: Xarielle Gittens I was super excited to have been the selected intern for Guyana as part of the energy internship programme with the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy...
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By: Davitia James After the publication of the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, there’s a lot of buzz about emissions and climate policy. What does that...
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By: Nia Gentle Coming back home to Belize, I was confused as to what my plans were. I just finished my degree at University of the West Indies Cave...
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By: Sapphire Vital I still vividly remember the first conversation I had at my first internship at the end of sixth form. On that morning I entered the office...
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By: Ade Samuel If there’s one thing this last year has taught me its to be willing to embrace the unexpected. In June of 2020 I was in the...
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By: Dee-Ann Wood “Find what you absolutely love and do the next best thing – you need to be able to step away from work and have a life.” ...
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By: Nalini Dookie It is said, “Purpose is the reason you journey, while passion is the fire that lights your way.” While applying to the CCREEE, I thought carefully...
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By Dana Lawrence: Energy Systems Engineer Intern – Demand-Side “We tend to get what we expect.”- Norman Vincent Peale Have you ever had a dream; this perfect picture in...
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By Jordon Hayles, Energy Systems Engineer Intern (Supply Side) Many of the memories I have are from when I’ve been in school. There’s no surprise there – I’ve been...
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By Sapphire Vital | Project Development Intern I never imagined that I would be able to wake up, roll over, grab my laptop, and magically teleport to the office....
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By Dana lawrence, CCREEE Energy Systems Intern (Demand Side) The Journey Begins Destination Barbados was never on my list of goals or things to do. How then did I...
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By Jordon Hayles, CCREEE Energy Systems Intern (Supply Side) Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said, “Change is the only constant in life.” While this may be philosophical truth, if applied to...
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By Sapphire Vital, CCREEE Project Development Associate I had never seen the airport so empty. There was one other car in the drop off zone, one other person at...
READ MOREJe suis Danord BAPTISTE, Je viens du département de l’Ouest d’Haïti spécifiquement dans la commune de Leogane. J’ai étudié les sciences administratives option Gestion des Affaires á l’Université de...
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Author: Avanel Hector Country: St Vincent and the Grenadines It is always a great feeling when you achieve a personal goal. It is even better when you obtain an...
READ MOREAuthor: Xavier Farrell Country: Montserrat I am a final year student undertaking an Electrical Engineering Diploma at the University of Technology in Jamaica. After returning to Montserrat from Jamaica,...
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Author: Randy Deochan Country: Guyana Hello everyone! My name is Randy Deochan and I am a proud Guyanese. I am currently a final year Mechanical Engineering student at The...
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Author: Sapphire Vital Country: Dominica Today marks three years since the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Maria over Dominica. On September 19th, 2017 I vividly remember the scene as...
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Author: Beana Joseph Country: Saint Lucia Surprisingly, as an Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology graduate from The UWI (Go Pelicans!), it is quite difficult to gain experience/knowledge in your...
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Widely known across the island as a “servant of the people”, Hon. Paul Lewis’ distinguished reputation in the energy sector has won the hearts of a number of Montserratians...
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Author: Ayana Evelyn Country: Barbados As I was wrapping up my Master of Science degree, I begun to seek out internships that aligned with my qualifications and interest. I...
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Author: Kwasi Worrell Country: Trinidad & Tobago Spoiled. Rich. Blessed. These are the words that I’d use to describe my country of Trinidad and Tobago. As a well-established producer...
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Author: Humberto Country: Belize In writing this blog, I think of a quote by industrious Bill Gates that has always stuck with me since reading; and by memory, I...
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Author: Garneisha Pinder Country: The Bahamas This is all that I know. Opportunities like interning with The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) are what I’ve...
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Author: Julian Maynard Country: Antigua & Barbuda Having completed my Master of Science Degree in Renewable Energy Management in 2016, it was my great desire to contribute towards the...
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Author: Anesia Peters Country: Grenada Just like that, I landed myself an internship opportunity at a regional organization. I did it, and so can you. It worked for...
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