News Releases

2 October 2024
ACS congratulates Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum
The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Rodolfo Sabonge, greets the President-elect of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, during the inauguration ceremony held at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City.
28 September 2024
The 14th Extraordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council
The 14th Extraordinary Meeting of the ACS Ministerial Council, presided over by Colombia's Foreign Minister, Luis Gilberto Murillo, took place within the framework of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, UNGA79.
27 September 2024
ACS co-hosts the Business-Government Roundtable at the Climate Mobility Summit
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS), the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), jointly hosted the Business-Government Roundtable on September 26, held as part of the Climate Mobility Summit in New York.
24 September 2024
The ACS Secretary General delivers a presentation at REPICA 2024
The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), His Excellency Rodolfo Sabonge, participated in the 2024 Meeting of Central American Ports (REPICA), held from September 23 to 27 in San José, Costa Rica.
23 September 2024
The ACS congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on Republic Day
On the occasion of Trinidad and Tobago's Republic Day celebration, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
31 August 2024
Trinidad and Tobago commemorates its 62nd year of independence
On the occasion of Trinidad and Tobago's 62nd Independence Day, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
28 August 2024
ACS Secretary General Highlights Regional Connectivity as Key to Sustainable Development at Latin America and the Caribbean-China Development Forum
Secretary General Sabonge delivered a presentation titled “Association of Caribbean States - Regional Connectivity: Key to Sustainable Development” during which he underscored the importance of connectivity as a driving force for sustainable development across the Greater Caribbean.
15 August 2024
ACS Secretary General Highlights Strategic Vision for the Future of the Greater Caribbean on CNC3
Secretary General Sabonge reflected on the origins of the ACS, tracing its roots to CARICOM’s influential Time for Action report. He emphasized the importance of regional cooperation.
11 August 2024
World Steelpan Day
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) joins the people of Trinidad and Tobago in celebrating World Steel Pan Day, a day dedicated to honouring the rich cultural heritage and unique artistry of the steel pan—the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and a symbol of Caribbean creativity and resilience.
1 August 2024
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 and was held in a hybrid format on August 1 and 2, 2024.