News Releases

3 June 2024
ACS Secretary General Engages UWI Audience on Regional Integration and Future Vision
The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), H.E. Rodolfo Sabonge, delivered an engaging presentation at the University of the West Indies (UWI) during the Diplomatic Dialogue: “Celebrating 30 Years of the ACS and Exploring its Regional Impact and Current Goals.”
23 May 2024
ACS Advocates for SIDS at 2024 UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum
Safiya Reid, the ACS officer in charge of the Directorate for Transport, Trade, and Sustainable Development, attended the 2024 UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum in Bridgetown, Barbados, from May 21 to May 24.
22 May 2024
ACS Secretary General contributes to High-Level Discussions at the 16th International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean
ACS Secretary General, H.E. Rodolfo Sabonge, participated in the 16th International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean. The forum, held on May 22, 2024, at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Headquarters in Paris, focused on "Scaling up Financing for Development."
20 May 2024
ACS and Korea Launch Internship Program to Foster Talent and Cross-Cultural Exchange
The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), H.E. Rodolfo Sabonge, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Dong-il OH, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at providing internship opportunities for Korean students at the ACS headquarters.
20 May 2024
Rodolfo Sabonge Calls for Holistic Collaboration at the 22nd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference
At the 22nd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference in Miami Florida on 20 May, 2024, the ACS Secretary General, Rodolfo Sabonge, participated in a panel discussion on “Stimulating Caribbean Commerce: Collaborative Strategies to foster Inter-Island Trade” alongside Maxim Mella of AGEPORT and Jean-Phillippe Baussan from AGEMAR S.A.
16 May 2024
Ambassador of Cuba presents Credentials to the ACS
The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) was honoured to receive His Excellency Ambassador Gustavo Daniel Véliz Olivares, Ambassador of Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago, who visited our facilities to present his credentials.
15 May 2024
29th Ordinary Meeting of The ACS Ministerial Council concludes in Paramaribo, Suriname
On May 9, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, International Business and International Cooperation, in close collaboration with the Secretariat of the ACS successfully conducted the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council in Paramaribo, Suriname.
7 May 2024
8th ACS International Cooperation Conference Highlights Digital Transformation and Environmental Conservation in the Greater Caribbean
The 8th ACS International Cooperation Conference, held in Paramaribo, Suriname, on 7 May 2024, brought together regional and international experts, policymakers, stakeholders and development partners to explore pressing issues and opportunities facing the region.
6 May 2024
Suriname Opens 16th ACS Business Forum with a Focus on Fostering Sustainable Growth through Increased Production and Improved Connectivity
The 16th Business Forum of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) officially began today in Paramaribo, Suriname, with a ceremonious opening that underscored the Association's commitment to enhancing sustainable economic growth across the Greater Caribbean. Dignitaries, business leaders, and policymakers gathered to engage in strategic dialogues aimed at propelling the region towards enhanced production and connectivity.
29 April 2024
UNDP and ACS renew their Memorandum of Understanding to enhance Caribbean development and connectivity
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the ACS Secretariat in Port of Spain, continuing and expanding their commitment to regional development and cooperation.