News Releases

27 March 2023
ACS Supports Small business development through IDB Regional Public Goods Initiative
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) has been awarded $720,000 by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the regional public goods programme (RPG) to execute an MSME development and competitiveness project over the next three years. The project is geared towards strengthening MSMEs and value chains in the agribusiness, community-based tourism and creative industries.
23 March 2023
World Meteorological Day 2023: The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) joins the global community in commemorating World Meteorological Day 2023 under the theme, “The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”. The theme highlights the achievements of the past, the progress of the present and the potential of the future. It explores the development of hydrological and meteorological technology- from telegraphs and shipping forecasts in the 19th century to supercomputers and space technology in the 20th century.
22 March 2023
Presentation of COLEAD : programmes, services and activities in the Caribbean region
The webinar is targeted at Agriculture/Horticulture MSMEs to learn more about the FFM+ programme. FFM+ is a program implemented by COLEAD within the framework of Development Cooperation between the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, and the European Union.
21 March 2023
Sandy Shorelines Social Media Competition
This competition is a component of the Sandy Shorelines Work Plan, as it is an interactive and far-reaching way to generate interest not only around the project itself, but also the general topic of beach rehabilitation.
16 March 2023
Association of Caribbean States (ACS) meets with the Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC)
The meeting explored the potential for collaboration between both parties regarding digital transformation in the areas of trade facilitation and transport, which directly relates to the TTIFC vision of becoming a cashless society and a FinTech-enabled financial services hub.
16 March 2023
ACS and AMEXCID strengthen partnership
The Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge held a meeting with Gloria Sandoval, Director General of Execution of Projects Abroad of AMEXCID to discuss the progress of the ongoing partnership and projects between the two parties.
16 March 2023
Secretary General meets with Korean Ambassador
The Secretary General of the ACS, H.E Rodolfo Sabonge met with H.E. Dongil Oh, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to discuss the way forward for the 9th Summit of the ACS Heads of States/Government scheduled to be held on 12th May 2023 in Guatemala.
9 March 2023
ACS & Martinique will host the 1st Connectivity Conference of the Greater Caribbean
Enhancing regional transport connectivity is a priority area in the ACS work programme and this event intends to revitalize and engender a renewed approach by transport stakeholders to coordinate efforts and espouse ideas for sustaining transport and business connectivity in the Greater Caribbean.
9 March 2023
ACS attends the XVI Antilles-Guyana Regional Cooperation Conference
The Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge was a speaker at the XVI Antilles-Guyana Regional Cooperation Conference.
8 March 2023
International Women’s Day 2023
To commemorate the daily efforts, sacrifices and dedication women make to our nations, March 8th is recognized as International Women’s Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. More importantly, it reinforces the call to action for accelerating gender parity.