News Releases

8 March 2024
International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women's Day 2024 under the auspices of the United Nations with the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) reaffirms its commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment and also to honour the great women of the Greater Caribbean.
6 March 2024
29th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council
From May 6th to May 9th, 2024, the ACS gathers for a series of significant meetings: the 16th ACS Business Forum, the 8th Cooperation Conference of the Greater Caribbean, and the preparatory sessions leading to the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council.
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.
2 March 2024
Joint Statement by ACS, SELA, CAN, ALADI, CARICOM, SICA and ALBA-TCP within the framework of the VIII CELAC Summit
The Secretariats of the regional and integration organisations comprising the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), Andean Community (CAN), the Community of Caribbean States (CARICOM), the Central American Integration System (SICA), and the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), participated as observers in the Handover Ceremony of the Presidency Pro Tempore (PPT) of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), being held in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on 1 March 2024.
1 March 2024
ACS Holds Bilateral Meeting with Colombian Delegation at the 8th CELAC Summit
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) held a bilateral meeting with members of the delegation of Colombia on the margins of the 8th CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
27 February 2024
Dominican Republic Celebrates its 180th Independence Anniversary
The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) presents its congratulations to the Government and People of the Dominican Republic on the auspicious occasion of the 180th Anniversary of their Independence.
22 February 2024
Saint Lucia Celebrates 45th Independence Anniversary
The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) presents its congratulations to the Government and People of Saint Lucia on the auspicious occasion of the 45th Anniversary of their Independence.
14 February 2024
Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
On 14 February 2024, diplomatic and consular relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Republic of Korea were established through an exchange of diplomatic notes between the Permanent Representations of both countries to the United Nations in New York.
14 February 2024
ACS attends the World Governments Summit
Secretary General, Rodolfo Sabonge was invited by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications to participate in the World Governments Summit, held in Dubai from February 12 – 14.