Minister Attends Caribbean Forum In Barbados
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban attended the 2024 High-Level Caribbean Forum held on December 3rd at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Forum, hosted by the International Monetary Fund [IMF] in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, focused on the theme “Managing the Green Energy Transition.”
“The Forum marked the first in-person convening of the Caribbean Forum since 2019. It brought together ministers of finance, central bank governors, and key stakeholders to address pressing issues in the region, including climate resilience, economic sustainability, and the transition to renewable energy.
“Minister Roban actively participated in the discussions, emphasizing Bermuda’s commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions while balancing economic development and sustainability. He also shared insights into Bermuda’s progress toward achieving its climate goals, particularly its focus on fostering private-sector investment and regional collaboration.
“While in attendance, Minister Roban had the opportunity to speak with key decision-makers shaping the energy transition across the Caribbean region. Discussions focused on mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change, ensuring electricity supply stability during the clean energy transition, and fostering a sustainable clean energy future to promote positive environmental health. Minister Roban highlighted Bermuda’s commitment to these objectives during conversations about financing the transition and developing effective financial instruments to pool capital.
“Minister Roban engaged with notable figures, including Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, Managing Director of the IMF, and Matthew Byrne, Director of CARTAC, who has ongoing collaborations with Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance. Other key individuals included Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, Minister for Energy & Transport [Bahamas]; Hon. Melford W. F. Nicholas, Minister for ICT, Utilities & Energy [Antigua & Barbuda]; Hon. Lisa Cummins, Minister of Energy & Business [Barbados]; and Prof. Avinash Persaud, Special Advisor on Climate Change to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank. These engagements allowed Minister Roban to emphasize Bermuda’s commitment to the energy transition and discuss critical issues around climate and energy.
“Key topics explored during the Forum included:
- The macroeconomic implications of the green energy transition;
- Strategies for a sustainable and equitable green energy future;
- Unlocking private investment and the role of financial institutions;
- Strengthening international partnerships to support the green energy transition.
“The one-day High-Level Ministerial Meeting underscored attendees’ eagerness to collaborate on developing strategies for the Caribbean’s clean energy transition. Discussions included partnerships with the IMF, World Bank, and other public and private organizations to ensure a successful transition for the region.”
Minister Roban explained, “This Forum is a critical platform for Caribbean nations to unite and tackle the complex challenges of climate change and transitioning to a green energy future. Bermuda remains steadfast in its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and leveraging innovative technologies to build a sustainable future for future generations.”
The Government spokesperson said, “The Forum also featured presentations of the IMF’s latest research on green energy transition strategies, underscoring the importance of regional and international cooperation in overcoming the barriers to achieving a low-carbon economy.
“Minister Roban’s participation reinforces Bermuda’s role as a regional leader in sustainable development and climate action, fostering partnerships to drive economic growth while safeguarding the environment.”
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“Managing the Green Energy Transition.” Righto!
1. Please start by defining “climate change.”
2. Please confirm your support for thousands of underage children working in African Cobalt mines, filling the need for EV battery demand. A job keeps them off the streets and out of trouble, right? Search: “Here it is better not to be born”: Cobalt mining for Big Tech is driving child labor, deaths in the Congo – UK Independent 23 February 2023 – great photos. After looking at the photos and reading the story, if you do not feel guilty, there is something wrong with you.
3. How many representatives would purchase a car that only started 30% or less of the time with their own money?
Thank you.
These are the things that globalists’ puppets rarely speak about but are quick to jump on climate change efforts to feel good about themselves when the Caribbean region contributes a negligible amount towards climate change but in our case are full steam ahead to EV and solar/wind power.
We ignore the social aspect of the sourcing of these environmentally conscious alternative energy programmes to the detriment of those most affected by it in mainly third world countries or countries that are the most likely to contribute large percentages towards the destruction of the environment.
95.8% of climate policies are pointless but costly
In the first major study of its kind, researchers from several European institutions analyzed 1,500 climate policies implemented (between 1998 and 2022) across 41 countries since the turn of the century. ONLY 63 WERE FOUND TO BE EFFECTIVE.
THAT MEANS 1,437 POLICIES (95.8%) WERE FUTILE & FAILED. A meager 4.2% success rate would put most companies or organizations out of business or get someone fired. Such low rates of return are troublesome, but somehow, governments can get away with it. – RealClear Energy, “Most Climate Policies Are Pointless But Costly” by Kristen Walker, September 23, 2024
Observed Results of policies:
Brownouts/blackouts
Child labor for mining
Energy poverty
Environmental damages mining rare earths
Higher energy bills
Higher food costs
Increased cost of living
Increased housing costs
Inefficient energy infrastructure
Inflation
Loss of agricultural land
Loss of forests
Shortages of resources
Strain on the electric grid
Wasted taxpayer money
Wildlife deaths – birds, bats, whales, dolphins, etc.
Lithium batteries don’t use cobalt. Cobalt is used to refine petroleum.
The majority of cobalt comes from Ontario, they don’t use children.
All of your lies have been debunked many times. You’re ignorant and don’t learn.
In 2024 roughly 40% of all Cobalt newly mined is used in the production of batteries used for electric vehicles. It certainly has other uses, such as for use in high temperature environments where tensile strength must be maintained (turbofan engines come to mind), but its use in rechargeable batteries is becoming its prime use.
And the top producers of newly mined Cobalt are (in order) 1 Democratic Republic of Congo (170,000 metric tons), 2 Indonesia (17,000 metric tons), 3 Russia (8,800 metric tons), 4 Australia (4,600 metric tons), and 5 Madagascar (4,000 metric tons). Canada does not make the top 10.
Truth got schooled by Bloggs! Change your name to something more appropriate.
Some more salt for your wounds: International Energy Agency report: Trends in electric vehicle batteries – 2024; “More batteries means extracting and refining greater quantities of critical raw materials, particularly lithium, cobalt and nickel….. Rising EV battery demand is the greatest contributor to increasing demand for critical metals like lithium. Battery demand for lithium stood at around 140 kt in 2023, 85% of total lithium demand and up more than 30% compared to 2022; for cobalt, demand for batteries was up 15% at 150 kt, 70% of the total.
Cobalt Institute: Cobalt Market Report 2023 – >>> Electric vehicles (EVs) alone accounted for 96% of 2023 demand growth despite perceived weakness in the sector. <<< EV sales growth is strong but slowing, rising by 33% in 2023, but it is important to note that the industry is building from a very low base and that previous growth rates are not sustainable. The outlook for EVs remains positive and cobalt has a key role in this critical part of the global energy transition.
Both of you use chatGPT, poorly.
LMAO, carry on….you’re probably the same person.
But yet you couldn’t rebut ‘their’ response. LMAO.
Forget it, Double s. He or she or it is a PLP troll who only criticises without ever citing facts.
He or she or it seeks only to sow division.
When is this fella on island?
It’s typical …all about image … first class tickets .. 5 star hotels …new government electric vehicles … on and on because our economy is doing so well??? According to our government but we the taxpayers see it different in our household expenses , sorry state of the roads on and on .
Rick.
When he is out looking to make a name for himself.
THE SUN CONTROLS THE LIGHT AND HEAT ! the earth is idealy situate to thake full atvantage of the sunbeing devided into our 4 seasons .
The earth constantly revolves on it axis around the sun so the earth is never with out any sun heat an light.
i do not think we should be tinkering with that .
The next asteroid will do that for us . asteroids are real bad medicin .
If the earth were to lean say another 1 degree you all and the sheep would be complaining about the freezing cold .
if our man thinks he can out do Biden as he has to try a llittle harder and come up with some better idears.
if i am cold here they are freezing over there .
As there is no such thing as ” DIAL~ A~ DAY ”
Is the Belco bill fair for all ? don’t you all think so we are function in economy mode just now .
I pay 30 % of my pension income in taxes none is voluntary, first i need to ask where the money goes ***** dumb question *****
” They take and I / we lot get taken. ”
Next they take some of my tax money to pay my electric bill 2$+2$ = 9.33333 +2.66667
In reality i am paying the full price fo my electricity some out of my left pocket an the other part from my right pocket that is for just one light using my on off system is a architectrual phenomenon one light does the etire house using mirors .
the lights at national stadium which is never off the have no mirrors ..
is it fair to say that we are being manuplitated ?
Take a 2 $ bill and place on the table right side up
Take another 2$ bill and put is the table other side up
so how do they not apear the same whe in fact they are, smoke and mirors .
if you beleive that you will beleive any thing .
Gotta be fair for all !
We want a fairer Bermuda more than it appears .
The honorable minister thinks that he can control heaven an earth and cruise ship smoke stacks .
He needs to look into to China Super Smoking Cities CSSC. and also those factories in India to see how they are poluting the earth the USA will soon join them whe, they repatriate their industries.
When the envirolists get a chance we invite you take take tour around Bermuda start with our airport ramp at departure time.
What are the plans for the mountains of vegetation mulch a hot bed ,if that catches fire at the old city dump did .
Can’t turn a blind eye and the car dumping in the waters of Castle Harbour , no recucling there.
That is real naughty.
Save our day at TCD and let us make our vehicled last longer as mechanisc have to feed their families .
Next take into account of the miles and miles of ugly chain link fencing a thousands of shipping containers from one end of this island to the other, have lost cound of the number of diesel smoking trucks W & E has.
Is Barbados calling the shots on us playing the blame game ?
Paget trafic lights and Coral Beach hill are super smoke zones during rusj hours in Bermuda not including the hold up caused by trafic accidents in those areas .
Tour buss are a major polluters here .
Our economy has to be our number one issue sitting on the back burner .
I hope that our issues an not making this country look bad.
“We want a fairer Bermuda”
I don’t!
I cannot afford a “fairer” Bermuda. If the PLP Government takes any more of my money to make Bermuda “fairer”, I will have to leave my home for somewhere I can afford to live and I am not being robbed at every turn by those who claim to represent me