Nevis to be "the greenest island on Earth" by 2018

San Juan, Jan 27 (EFE).- Nevis is preparing to become "the greenest island on Earth" by 2018, when the government expects to meet its energy needs entirely from renewable resources, the CEO of the island's tourism authority said here Tuesday.

Greg Phillip is currently in San Juan with a delegation of officials and hotel and airline representatives to promote Nevis' attractions.

He pointed to several renewable energy projects - a solar power station, wind farm and a geothermal plant - intended to produce electricity for more than 12,000 residents.

Nevis expects eventually to sell surplus energy to St. Kitts, its partner in the twin-island federal state, and to other Caribbean islands, Phillip said.

Determined to become a destination for "sustainable tourism," Nevis is on track to achieve 100 percent energy from renewables by 2018, when the geothermal plant is supposed to begin operating, Phillip said.

The St. Kitts and Nevis government is currently building a second solar farm with the aim of reducing the Caribbean nation's dependence on fossil fuel.

The first solar farm was commissioned in September 2013 and now generates electricity for Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.

Creative Business Ideas: The Dolfi -next generation washing device

Creative Business Ideas: The Dolfi -next generation washing device

The Dolfi -next generation washing device

London, Jan 18 (Agencies) : Washing clothes is a simple matter when at home, but becomes more difficult or unnecessarily expensive when traveling. Clothes are promised to be clean after about half an hour, no agitation or scrubbing necessary.

The Dolfi is being bid as a next generation washing device, and with it users are able to clean their clothes in the sink or just about any area that can hold water and clothing. Detergent is mixed in with the water and dirty clothes, then the Dolfi is plugged in and placed in the water.

Once turned on, Dolfi will glow blue and use ultrasound to create microscopic jets of water, essentially, which clean dirt and stains out of the fabric.

The makers of Dolfi will launch their bid for funding to manufacture the product on Indiegogo on January 20.
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