News Releases

5 December 2024
ACS attends the "Strategic Foreign Policy Thinking for 21st Century Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)" Programme
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) attended the CAF-LSE Capacity Building Programme held from December 2 to 6, 2024, in Montevideo, Uruguay. This programme, themed "Strategic Foreign Policy Thinking for 21st Century Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)", brought together policymakers, academics, and regional experts to explore foreign policy strategies that address the dynamic global and regional landscape.
28 November 2024
ACS Secretary General Addresses Regional Planning at the XXX Meeting of the ILPES Presiding Officers
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary General, Rodolfo Sabonge, participated as a panelist in the session titled “Current and Emerging Trends in Regional Planning: Current and Emerging Challenges”, held within the framework of the XXX Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Planning Council of ILPES.
25 November 2024
ACS and Austria Discuss Climate Action and Capacity Building in Bilateral Meeting
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) hosted a bilateral meeting on November 16, 2024, at its Secretariat in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, between Ms. Tricia Barrow, Chief Executive Coordinator of the ACS, and Mr. Thomas Mühlmann, Director for the Americas and Caribbean at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria to discuss key priorities for cooperation, particularly addressing climate change—a cornerstone of Austria’s foreign engagement strategy.
20 November 2024
ACS and EMUNI Discuss Talent and Project Collaboration
The ACS Secretary General, H.E. Rodolfo Sabonge, met with Prof. Mounir Ghribi, Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Blue Economy (CoE-SUBE) and Head of the R&D Projects and Innovation Department at EMUNI University, during the Latin America and Caribbean Days on November 20-21, 2024, in Slovenia.
13 November 2024
H.E. Ambassador Noemí Espinoza of Honduras Elected Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States
H.E. Ambassador Noemí Espinoza of Honduras will officially assume office as the 8th Secretary General. on January 1, 2025, succeeding H.E. Rodolfo Sabonge, whose leadership has strengthened the ACS's mission to promote regional cooperation and development across the Greater Caribbean.
8 November 2024
ACS celebrates the 15th Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council
17 Estados Miembros de la AEC eligieron por aclamación a la nueva Secretaria General de la AEC, S.E. Embajadora Noemí Espinoza de Honduras, durante la 15ª Reunión Extraordinaria del Consejo de Ministros de la AEC, celebrada de manera virtual el 7 de noviembre de 2024.
3 November 2024
The ACS extends its congratulations to the Republic of Panama
November 3 commemorates Panama's 1903 separation from Colombia, a bold step towards self-governance that marked the beginning of the nation’s independent journey.
29 October 2024
The ACS Brings Together Leaders and Experts at COP16 on best practices for addressing Coastal Erosion in the Greater Caribbean
In the margins of the COP 16 hosted by Colombia, which also holds the chairmanship of of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), the ACS Secretariat convened a dynamic exchange on the topic “Preserving the Biodiversity of the Greater Caribbean: United Against Coastal Erosion. The event brought together state and civil society leaders and experts from across the region to discuss efforts and initiatives to conserve biodiversity and mitigate coastal erosion in the Greater Caribbean, examining country case studies that have enjoyed success. The event took place on October 28, 2024, in Cali, Colombia with the support of CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
21 October 2024
ACS hosts Workshop to conclude Phase 1 of the Sandy Shorelines Project
In the framework of its 30th Anniversary, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) hosted a workshop to conclude Phase 1 of the "Impact Assessment of Climate Change on the Sandy Shorelines of the Caribbean," also known as the ACS Sandy Shorelines Project. The event took place on October 16-17, 2024, in Trinidad and Tobago. The project, aimed at improving resilience in coastal communities, focused on establishing a regional erosion monitoring network and promoting best practices for beach rehabilitation. The project was made possible by funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and support of the Korean Institute of Oceanic Science and Technology (KIOST).
11 October 2024
Cartagena Hosts the Commemorative Colloquium for the 30th Anniversary of the ACS
The University of Cartagena, in collaboration with the International Institute of Caribbean Studies, the Port Society of Cartagena, and the Spanish Cooperation Agency, organized the Colloquium titled "30 Years of the Association of Caribbean States" in Colombia. The colloquium took place at the Spanish Cooperation Center located in Cartagena on October 16 and 17, 2024.