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10a Cumbre de Jefes y Jefas de Estado de la Asociación de Estados del Caribe

The Greater Caribbean Commits to a New Common Agenda of Sustainability, Integration, and Justice

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Statement by the Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) on the New Administration of the Republic of Haiti

The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States welcomes the assumption of executive responsi...

ACS Secures Strategic Commitments at Landmark 10th International Cooperation Conference During World Governments Summit 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 6 February 2026 - The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) convened i...

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed discusses cooperation with Caribbean leaders

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Caribbean leaders at the World Governmen...

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Caribbean heads of state and government at the World Governments Summit 2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Caribbean leaders at the World Governmen...

The Association of Caribbean States sets an urgent operational strategy for Haiti’s recovery

Panama City, Panama | 30 January 2026 – After two days of high-level sessions at the Regional Confer...

Emergency plan for Haiti

According to EN SEGUNDOS RADIO PANAMÁ, Brazil’s President Lula was expected to attend the Panama Int...

Latin America and the Caribbean boost emergency aid to prevent Haiti's collapse

Photo by: Andean, AP NOTICIAS  Around 30 Latin American and Caribbean countries met in Panama t...

The ACS advances from Panama in a regional plan to address the humanitarian crisis in Haiti

Photo by: Odelyn Joseph Panama hosted the ACS Regional Conference to coordinate aid for Haiti’s huma...

Haiti's economic crisis, center of the meeting of the Association of Caribbean States in Panama

Panama City hosted the ACS-led Conference on Humanitarian Assistance and Development for Haiti on Ja...

Panama hosts ACS conference to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Haiti

According to DIARIO LA ESTRELLA, about 30 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean met in Pana...

Caribbean States seek a way out of critical lack of financial support for Haiti

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) met in Panama to advance the “Action Plan for Humanitarian...

Latin America and the Caribbean seek an aid plan for Haiti

Photo by: Clarens SIFFROY/AFP Around 30 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean met in Panama...

ACS Revitalization Advances as Member States Align Priorities Ahead of the 31st Ministerial Council

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 12 January 2026 — The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) hel...

ACS Member States Approve Sustainable Tourism Work Programme—Accelerating 2026 Delivery Across the Greater Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 9 January 2026 — The Membership of the Association of Caribbean...

French Ambassador Presents Credentials to the ACS

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 7 November 2025ACS Secretary-General, Ambassador Noemí Espinoza...

ACS and KIOST Host Inaugural Joint Workshop and Seminar, Celebrating the Establishment of the Joint Ocean Research Center

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 6 November 2025 The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and t...

ACS “Ready to Grow” Virtual Internship Programme Now Underway

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — 31 October 2025 The “Ready to Grow” Virtual Internship Programm...

Collaborative Webinar Explores SDG Data and Blue Economy Opportunities in the Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — 31 October 2025 The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) co-or...

ACS Reaffirms its Commitment to Coral Restoration and Coastal Protection and Adaptation in the Greater Caribbean

San Andrés, Colombia – October 30, 2025. The Association…

ACS and Cuba Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Cooperation and Ocean Governance

ACS Secretary-General, H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid, held a productive luncheon meeting with H.E. Gust...

Chair of the ACS Ministerial Council Highlights the Establishment of the Sargassum Sub-Commission during Conference in Brussels

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 8, 2025. Panama, currently serving as Chair of the Mini...

ACS Establishes Sargassum Sub-Commission to Strengthen Ocean Governance in the Greater Caribbean

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 3, 2025. The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) has ...

ACS and United Arab Emirates Forge Pathways for Innovation, Sustainability, and Extra-Regional Dialogue

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 1, 2025 – The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and...

ACS Opens New Chapter in Cooperation with Observers at UN Headquarters

New York, 22 September 2025 – The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) marked a historic milestone ...

Focal Areas

Preservation & Conservation of the Caribbean Sea

The Preservation and Conservation of the Caribbean Sea

The Caribbean Sea is considered the ‘common patrimony of the peoples of the Caribbean and the ACS is mandated to pursue its preservation and…

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Trade and Economic External Relations

Trade and Economic External Relations

Although the ACS does not aim for economic integration, it does try to facilitate trade and coordinate economic external relations amongst its…

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Disaster Risk Reduction

Disaster Risk Reduction

The Greater Caribbean has always been exposed to disasters resulting from natural phenomena. Climate Change has increased the frequency and…

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Transport

In a region so geographically dispersed as is the Greater Caribbean, connectivity is fundamental and critical for not only economic development…

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Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism

For decades, tourism has been one of the most important economic pillars for the region.For the ACS, this focal area has a dual importance.…

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Official Meetings

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30th Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council

Further details on the 30th Ordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council will be forthcoming…

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10th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the ACS

Further details on the 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbe

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9th International Cooperation Conference⁠ of the ACS

Further details on the 9th International Cooperation Conference⁠ of the ACS will be forthcoming…