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30th ACS Anniversary

The Association of Caribbean States celebrates 30 years

The Convention establishing the Association of Caribbean States was signed on July 24, 1994. Themed “United for Life: Towards a more sustainable Greater Caribbean,” this highlights our commitment to regional integration and sustainable development.
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UNAM

The UNAM and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organize Colloquium on the ACS in Mérida

The UNAM and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized the International Colloquium titled ‘30 Years of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS): Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities’ in Mérida.
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H.E. Ambassador Noemí Espinoza of Honduras Elected Secretary-General of the ACS

Ambassador Espinoza was elected during the 15th Extraordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council, which was held on November 7, 2024.
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ACS Secretary General Meets with Brazil’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 27, 2025 – The Secretary General of the Association of...

ACS Secretary General Meets with Dominican Republic's Vice Minister to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 27, 2025 – The Secretary General of the Association of...

ACS Secretary-General Meets with Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Affairs

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — February 21, 2025 — The Secretary-General of the Association of...

ACS Secretary-General H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid Engages in Bilateral Meeting with Saint Lucia's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — Her Excellency Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General o...

ACS Secretary-General Meets with Surinamese Foreign Minister on the Margins of 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting

Bridgetown, Barbados – February 20, 2025 – Her Excellency Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General o...

Key Meeting Between ACS and Spain During the CARICOM Conference

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean…

ACS Secretary-General H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid Attends the 48th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean…

ACS Secretary-General and Saint Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Discuss Regional Priorities

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — In the context of the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM...

ACS Secretary-General Meets with Ambassador of Dominica to Discuss Regional Priorities

Bridgetown, Barbados – February 20, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean…

ACS Secretary-General Meets with President of Martinique’s Executive Council to Discuss Regional Priorities

Bridgetown, Barbados – February 20, 2025 – On the sidelines of the 48th Regular Meeting of CARICOM…

CAF and ACS explore alliances to address challenges in the Caribbean and Latin America

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean…

The ACS Secretary-General Meets with the Vice Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the Caribbean

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean Sta...

ACS and CARICOM exchange views on strengthening their collaboration

Bridgetown, Barbados — February 20, 2025 — The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean…

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 18, 2025 - The Association of Caribbean States (ACS)…

The ACS Secretary-General holds a discussion with former ACS leader

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 17, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the ACS, H.E. Noem...

ACS Concludes Virtual Training Programme for Small Business Development Centres (SBDCs) and Business Support Organisations (BSOs)

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 13, 2025 – The Association of Caribbean States (ACS)…

French Ambassador Hosts Luncheon for Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 12, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of...

New Spanish Ambassador presents credentials to Association of Caribbean States

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – February 7, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the Association of…

Association of Caribbean States Holds its 27th Intersessional Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – January 24, 2025 – The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) he...

ACS and Brazil Strengthen Ties with a Technical Cooperation Agreement

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – Her Excellency Noemi Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General of the…

The ACS and SELA Strengthen Ties to Advance Regional Integration and Sustainable Development

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (…

ACS Secretary-General holds a meeting with Venezuelan Ambassador

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – January 17, 2025 – Her Excellency Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secret...

ACS and Colombia meet to discuss Climate and Regional Challenges

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – January 16, 2025 – Her Excellency Noemi Espinoza Madrid,…

ACS Secretary-General meets with Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – January 16, 2025 – Her Excellency Noemi Espinoza Madrid,…

Focal Areas

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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

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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diaster

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

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…