News Releases

27 June 2024
ACS Secretary General of the ACS attends the PMAC 27th Annual General Meeting
ACS Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge, attended the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) 27th Annual General Meeting. The event, held under the theme "Caribbean Ports - Resilience and Sustainability," takes place from June 26 to 28, 2024, in Paramaribo, Suriname.
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.
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.
2 April 2024
ACS and the Port Management Association of the Caribbean host Webinar on the Status of the Panama Canal
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) in collaboration with the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) successfully hosted a webinar on April 2, 2024, focusing on the critical topic, "Status of the Panama Canal: Impacts and Implications for Global Supply Chains." This webinar was organised to address the pressing issues posed by the severe drought conditions affecting the Panama Canal's operations and, consequently, the global supply chain industries reliant on this crucial maritime route.
26 March 2024
ACS Strengthens Ties with Brazil by Focusing on Transport and Development Initiatives
ACS Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Brazil to Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Elisa Teofilo De Luna on 26th March.
18 March 2024
Webinar - Status of the Panama Canal: Impacts and Implications for the Supply Chain
The Panama Canal holds significant importance for the Caribbean region due to its impact on trade, economic development, transportation infrastructure and trade route efficiency. In recent months, however, this waterway continues to be confronted by severe drought conditions that threaten its operations and the industries that depend on it.
5 March 2024
The Secretary General of the ACS and the Foreign Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines discuss Strengthening Regional Ties
ACS Secretary General, Rodolfo Sabonge, held a wide ranging and substantive discussion with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Honourable Keisal Peters, touching on the imperative of regional dialogue as a prerequisite for strengthening south-south relations and development cooperation.
5 March 2024
16th Business Forum of the Greater Caribbean
The 16th Business Forum serves as a dynamic platform for fostering sustainable growth, facilitating increased production, and enhancing connectivity within the Greater Caribbean region.
9 January 2024
ACS holds the 9th Coordination Mechanism Meeting
The ACS kicks off 2024 with its 9th Coordinating Mechanism Meeting. The meeting was held virtually and had the objective of aligning strategies among the Special Committees and the Caribbean Sea Commission to address the challenges facing the region.