Natural Hazards in the Caribbean: Too costly to ignore?
For the period 1990-2008, the Caribbean experienced 165 natural disasters. The total impact (damage and losses) for this period was estimated to be US$ 136 billion, with the economic impact being the highest at US$ 63 billion (46%). Even a
ACS Secretary General extends condolences on the passing of Nelson Mandela
The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) presents its compliments to the High Commission for South Africa in Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and has the honour to refer to the untimely passing of former
UNIVERSITIES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER CARIBBEAN
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) has established among its priorities, to serve as a space for dialogue to create networks of researchers of different Caribbean nationalities, linked to universities, for the purpose of sharing studies
XVI Intersessional Preparatory Meeting inaugurates in Mexico
Mexico City (November 26th, 2013) - The XVI Intersessional Preparatory Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) was held today in Mexico. Some twenty five (25) Member Countries and two (2) Associate Member
ACS and Mexico host International Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction
Mexico City (November 25th, 2013) –The first International Workshop on Disaster Risk Management Associated with Natural Phenomena was held today in Mexico City, Mexico. The conference meeting, organized by the Association of Caribbean
TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATIONS AND THEIR INCLUSION IN REGIONAL TRADE FACILITATION NETWORKS
Over the years Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) have been playing an important role by contributing to the distribution of goods and services (and, in some cases, even investment) in countries. When we speak on this issue
XVI Intersessional Preparatory Meeting of the Association of Caribbean States
Port of Spain (November 20th 2013) – The XVI Intersessional Preparatory Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is scheduled to take place in Mexico City, Mexico on the 26th of November, 2013.
AVIATION INDUSTRY AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES MEET TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
Cancun, Mexico (November 14th 2013) - The Executive Committees at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with the Association of Caribbean States (ACS