CETRI Announces Second Cohort of Caribbean Energy Transition Reporting Grantees
GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA — The Caribbean Energy Transition Reporting Initiative (CETRI) has announced its 2026 cohort of Reporting Grant recipients, selecting eleven journalists from five Caribbean countries to produce in-depth, cross-border journalism exploring the opportunities, challenges and human impact of the region’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy.
The initiative continues CETRI’s mission of strengthening Caribbean journalism through evidence-based reporting on one of the region’s most pressing development priorities—renewable energy, climate resilience and sustainable development.
This year’s grantees represent Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago, with each journalist examining unique stories that place Caribbean communities at the centre of the energy transition conversation.
Journalism That Examines People, Policy and Progress
The 2026 reporting projects will explore a wide range of issues, including:
- Renewable energy adoption
- Geothermal development
- Disaster preparedness and resilience
- Electric vehicles
- Household solar energy
- Food security
- Climate adaptation
- Sustainable development
- The evolving realities facing fossil fuel-producing economies
Rather than focusing solely on technology, the stories will examine the real-life impact of energy transition policies on Caribbean citizens, asking important questions about equity, affordability, resilience and sustainable growth.
2026 CETRI Reporting Grant Recipients
| Country | Recipient | Reporting Project |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | Elesha George | Can Renewable Energy Secure the Caribbean’s Food Future? |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Philana Johnson | The High Price of Clean Energy in Antigua and Barbuda |
| Dominica | Soana Gordon | Today’s Preparation, Tomorrow’s Power: Dominica’s Geothermal Journey |
| Dominica | Shammah Laurent | Built for Tomorrow: The Kalinago Territory’s Climate-Resilient Landmark |
| Dominica | Linda Martin | Driving the Future: Why Electric Vehicles Are Gaining Ground in Dominica |
| Dominica | Vanessa Bruno | Climate Resilience Begins at Home: Every Dominican Has a Role |
| Grenada | Curlan Campbell | Oil and Gas Exploration Exposes Contradictions for Small Island Developing States |
| Saint Lucia | Alvin N. Alexander | Powering Resilience: How Clean Energy is Strengthening Disaster Preparedness Across the Eastern Caribbean |
| Saint Lucia | Josiah Bicette | Renewable Energy for a Clean Future |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Ryan Bachoo | Powering Change: How Renewable Energy is Reshaping Lives in Trinidad and Tobago’s Oil Economy |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Sharlene Rampersad | What’s Keeping Solar Out of Reach for Ordinary Trinidadians? |
Building Stronger Caribbean Journalism
Since its launch in 2025, CETRI has become a leading regional initiative dedicated to supporting journalists reporting on renewable energy and climate resilience.
Through specialised training, mentorship, regional collaboration and reporting grants, CETRI equips journalists with the tools needed to translate complex scientific and policy issues into stories that are accessible, engaging and relevant to Caribbean audiences.
The organisation believes that informed journalism is critical to helping citizens understand the decisions shaping the Caribbean’s sustainable future.
Project Coordinator Highlights Importance of Regional Storytelling
Project Coordinator Alison Kentish praised the quality and diversity of this year’s proposals, noting that the selected projects demonstrate the growing strength of Caribbean journalism.
“The quality and diversity of this year’s proposals were incredibly encouraging.”
She added:
“The selected stories demonstrate that Caribbean journalists are asking thoughtful, ambitious questions about the region’s energy future. They move beyond technology to examine livelihoods, equity, disaster resilience, agriculture, affordability and community resilience. Through these grants, we’re investing in journalism that helps Caribbean people better understand the decisions shaping our future.”
Looking Ahead
The reporting grants represent one component of CETRI’s broader mission to strengthen regional journalism through training, mentorship and cross-border collaboration.
Over the coming months, readers across the Caribbean can expect a series of compelling stories examining how the region is adapting to climate change, embracing renewable energy and building resilient communities.
Collectively, the stories will contribute to a growing body of Caribbean journalism that places science, policy and community voices at the heart of conversations surrounding sustainable development.
About CETRI
The Caribbean Energy Transition Reporting Initiative (CETRI) supports Caribbean journalists in producing accurate, accessible and impactful reporting on renewable energy, climate resilience and sustainable development.
Through professional training, reporting grants and regional collaboration, CETRI is helping strengthen independent journalism on one of the defining issues facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
