Association of Caribbean States

Le 27 mai, nous honorons la Journée de l’Émancipation en #Guadeloupe, en rendant hommage à son histoire tout en célébrant la résilience, la dignité et l’esprit de son peuple. #AEC #LaGrandeCaraïbe

The Association of Caribbean States is pleased to host the Strategic Webinar on Trade and Investment Promotion Organizations in 2026. The Greater Caribbean has strong potential for comprehensive economic development—but structural barriers (including low financial depth, low productivity, and limited connectivity) continue to constrain progress. This webinar creates a strategic space for representatives of organizations and institutions responsible for trade and investment promotion within the Greater Caribbean to exchange experiences and identify accessible opportunities for technical assistance, cooperation, and financing to strengthen national trade and investment promotion capacities. ✅ What you’ll learn: * The Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development: scope, relevance for the Greater Caribbean, and technical support available for implementation * Concrete financing instruments, initiatives, and mechanisms—including opportunities for SMEs, creative industries, and entrepreneurs * Practical guidance on how organizations and institutions can access and position themselves to engage these opportunities 👥 Designed for: Representatives of organizations and institutions responsible for trade and investment promotion within the Greater Caribbean. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/43gX1cN #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #Trade #Investment SustainableDevelopment #SMEs

On 26 May, we extend our congratulations to Guyana on its Independence Day, celebrating its sovereignty, rich cultural diversity, and continued progress as a nation. #ACS #GreaterCaribbean

🌎 In a fragmented global context, the Greater Caribbean has chosen consensus. The ACS has officially approved the Strategic Plan Greater Caribbean 2035: A Shared Horizon: From Our Common Sea Toward Sustainable Development and Well-Being — the first comprehensive long-term Strategic Plan in the Association’s 31-year history. At a time when many regional and international organizations are struggling to build common positions, the ACS has demonstrated that dialogue, unity, and collective action remain possible. Learn more: acs-aec.org/en/strat-plan #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #StrategicPlan2035 #RegionalCooperation #Multilateralism #CaribbeanUnity #SustainableDevelopment

🌿 Bioiversity begins at home. From protecting coral reefs and mangroves to preserving traditional knowledge and sustainable livelihoods, local action across the Greater Caribbean can create global impact. 🌎 This International Day for Biological Diversity, the ACS reaffirms its commitment to advancing regional cooperation for the protection of our shared ecosystems, communities, and future. acs-aec.org/en/biodiversit…

Le 22 mai, nous honorons la Journée de l’Émancipation en Martinique, symbole puissant de liberté, de résilience et de la force durable de son peuple. #AEC #LaGrandeCaraïbe

As part of a regional visit to the Caribbean by a delegation from the Institute of Latin American Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) participated in the academic symposium “China–Caribbean Cooperation Amid a Changing World,” focused on opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and practical cooperation between China and the Greater Caribbean. The symposium brought together Caribbean experts, regional partners, and representatives from the ACS, including Tourism Advisor Ms. Shaneil Sutherland, to explore shared priorities related to sustainable development, regional cooperation, and cultural and environmental preservation. Following the symposium, ACS Secretary-General H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid held a high-level meeting with the delegation, led by Dr. Chai Yu, to strengthen channels for cooperation and explore opportunities for technical, and research exchange in support of shared regional priorities across the Greater Caribbean. These engagements reflect the ACS’s role as a platform for dialogue and cooperation, fostering partnerships that contribute to sustainable development opportunities while safeguarding the natural and cultural heritage of the region. #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #RegionalCooperation #Diplomacy #Multilateralism #SustainableDevelopment

🐝 Pollinators power our plates and our biodiversity in the Greater Caribbean—from coffee and cocoa to mangoes and citrus. As climate, habitat loss, and pesticide pressures grow, protecting bees and other pollinators is urgent. 🔗Dive into the World Bee Day 2026 theme “Bee Together for People and the Planet” and why it matters for food security, livelihoods, and healthy ecosystems across our region: acs-aec.org/en/wbeed26 #WorldBeeDay #BeeTogether #Pollinators #GreaterCaribbean #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity

🌊🤝 La Secretaria General de la AEC, S.E. Noemí Espinoza, participó en la apertura del Centro Conjunto de Investigación Oceánica Corea–AEC, destacando que este momento representa “mucho más que la apertura de una nueva institución científica”: es una “decisión estratégica para el Gran Caribe”. Desde esta visión regional, el Centro fortalecerá la capacidad de producir conocimiento, desarrollar innovación aplicada y responder colectivamente a los desafíos que afectan nuestro espacio marítimo compartido. En palabras de la Secretaria General, esta iniciativa representa “multilateralismo práctico que produce resultados concretos” y una herramienta para el desarrollo, la resiliencia y la estabilidad de nuestras sociedades. Asimismo, el Centro aporta capacidades científicas, cooperación técnica y generación de conocimiento aplicado que fortalecen la visión del ACSFI2035, impulsando soluciones regionales orientadas a la resiliencia climática, la gobernanza oceánica y el desarrollo sostenible del Gran Caribe. #AEC #ACS #GranCaribe #MarCaribe #CienciaMarina #EconomíaAzul #ResilienciaClimática #Cooperación #ACSFI2035

One year to Expo 2027 Belgrade. The Association of Caribbean States is proud to join this global journey under the theme: Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All. Through The Sea Between Us Pavilion, the Greater Caribbean will come to life as a region connected by one shared sea, rich cultural diversity, and a longstanding tradition of cooperation among its peoples and nations. From music and Carnival to storytelling, sport, culture, and innovation, the ACS is already working across the Greater Caribbean to build a bold, meaningful, and high-impact regional presence at Expo 2027 Belgrade. One Sea. Many Worlds. One Future. #PlayForHumanity #Expo2027Belgrade #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #TheSeaBetweenUs

#ACS Secretary-General H.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid met with H.E. Michael Ryan Callan, High Commissioner of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago, to discuss shared priorities—including support for Haiti, as well as sustainable tourism and disaster preparedness across the #GreaterCaribbean. The ACS values closer collaboration with its Observers, because Action must match urgency—and the focus must remain on concrete results in people’s lives.

The Association of Caribbean States invites applications for the role of Human Resources Unit Assistant. ⁠ 🗓️ Application deadline: May 21, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. (AST) ⁠ Key responsibilities: - Provide administrative support for recruitment and selection processes. - Support staff orientation sessions, training activities, and internal administrative exercises as required. - Manage and maintain physical and electronic records for the Unit. ⁠ Apply now and contribute to the sustainable development and integration of the Greater Caribbean. ⁠ 🔗 More info: acs-aec.org/en/opportuniti…

Sustainability is no longer optional — it is a strategic necessity. The ACS, in partnership with the @GSTC_ , successfully hosted the regional webinar “Building Sustainable Tourism Destinations – From Policy to Practice: A Guide to GSTC’s Destination Tools for Sustainable Tourism Development,” convening 100+ participants from across the Greater Caribbean and beyond to strengthen how destinations measure, manage, and improve sustainability. Participants explored the GSTC Standards and Destination Assessment Tools, including the Destination Self-Assessment Tool, focused on four pillars: Sustainable Management, Socioeconomic Impacts, Cultural Impacts & Environmental Impacts. ACS Secretary-General underscored that sustainability is a strategic condition and must translate into equitable benefits for communities and stronger protection of the Caribbean Sea. This dialogue also advances the ACS Futures Initiative 2035 (ACSFI2035) by supporting practical, measurable action at the destination level. #ACS #SustainableTourism #GreaterCaribbean #ACSFI2035

The Secretariat of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) conveys its congratulations to Prime Minister Gaston Browne on the outcome of the recent elections in Antigua and Barbuda, and on the renewed mandate entrusted to you by the people of your country. The ACS remains committed to working with your Government to deliver practical regional results—strengthening resilience, integration, and sustainable development across the Greater Caribbean

En línea con los continuos diálogos con los Estados Miembros, la Secretaria General de la AEC, S.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid, se reunió con el Embajador de Cuba en Trinidad y Tobago, S.E. Gustavo Daniel Veliz Olivares, para abordar las prioridades de Cuba en la AEC y continuar impulsando la cooperación regional en el Gran Caribe. #AEC #GranCaribe

La Secrétaire générale de l’AEC, S.E. Noemí Espinoza Madrid, a rencontré M. Gabriel Serville, Président de la Collectivité territoriale de Guyane française, afin d’examiner les possibilités de renforcer la coopération entre la Guyane française et la Grande Caraïbe, par l’intermédiaire de la France, membre associé de l’AEC. La réunion, à laquelle ont également participé Mme Anne Mathieu, Représentante permanente de la Guyane française auprès du Suriname, ainsi que l’Ambassadeur Pierre Guillaume, Ambassadeur de France à Trinité-et-Tobago, a mis en lumière l’intérêt de la Guyane française pour un engagement régional renforcé. Les échanges ont porté sur les opportunités de coopération technique, notamment l’initiative de tourisme multidestination de l’AEC, ainsi que sur le rôle de la connectivité dans le renforcement de l’intégration régionale, et sur l’identification de domaines de collaboration dans le cadre des projets régionaux à venir. La connectivité a été présentée comme un levier clé — non seulement pour améliorer les liaisons, mais aussi pour stimuler les flux touristiques, renforcer l’intégration économique et soutenir un développement régional plus coordonné dans le cadre des Initiatives futures de l’AEC 2035. @CTdeGuyane #AEC #GrandeCaraïbe #ACSFI2035 #CoopérationRégionale #Connectivité

The Association of Caribbean States invites applications for the role of Unit Assistant for the Office of the Chief of Staff. ⁠ 🗓️ Application deadline: May 13, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. (AST) ⁠ Key responsibilities: - Support the Office of the Chief of Staff in daily operations and coordination. - Assist with meetings, protocol and official documentation. - Provide administrative and logistical support for key Secretariat processes. ⁠ Apply now and contribute to the sustainable development and integration of the Greater Caribbean. ⁠ 🔗 More info: acs-aec.org/en/opportuniti…

During her official mission to The Bahamas, ACS Secretary-General Noemí Espinoza Madrid was welcomed to a special Junkanoo showcase—an introduction to the traditions, rhythms, and artistry behind The Bahamas’ premier cultural street parade and a powerful expression of African heritage and national unity. Cultural traditions are not only heritage—they are regional assets. Junkanoo reflects the vision of the ACS Regional Framework for Multi-destination Tourism for Cultural Heritage in the Greater Caribbean: connecting the region’s iconic celebrations and cultural assets into immersive, responsible and regenerative tourism experiences that preserve identity, strengthen communities, and elevate the Greater Caribbean brand. Through the ACS Futures Initiative 2035 (ACSFI2035), the ACS is advancing partnerships and investment-ready initiatives that help scale these cultural experiences across borders—so our traditions continue to create opportunity, inclusion, and sustainable growth for people across the region. #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTourism #ACSFI2035

On the margins of the @UNWTO Sustainable Islands Innovation Forum, in Nassau, The Bahamas, ACS Secretary-General @nespinoza72 held a bilateral meeting with Ms. @NataliaBayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism. Guided by the vision of the ACS Futures Initiative 2035 (ACSFI2035), the exchange focused on strengthening ACS–UN Tourism collaboration so that island and coastal destinations across the Greater Caribbean can move from promising ideas to scalable, investment-ready solutions—through innovative financing, partnerships that mobilize private-sector engagement, and approaches that strengthen resilience, livelihoods, and sustainable tourism value chains. This dialogue underscored the importance of deepening collaboration across the United Nations system to amplify the Greater Caribbean’s voice and mobilize coordinated support. The Secretary-General also engaged with The Honourable Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation; H.E. @AliJerusa, Director-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Latia Duncombe, Director-General, Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation; and @DrKenneth_Romer, Deputy Director-General, Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation—key partners in deepening collaboration and accelerating shared action. #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #Innovation #SustainableTourism #Investment #ClimateResilience #ACSFI2035

In Nassau, The Bahamas, ACS Secretary-General Noemí Espinoza Madrid participated in the @UNWTO Sustainable Islands Innovation Forum, highlighting the ACS role in helping the region access innovative financing and investment partnerships for sustainable development. In her intervention, she underscored the ACS as a platform for consultation, cooperation, and concerted action—supporting Member States to move from ideas to delivery through resource mobilization, funder-aligned project design, and high-level convening that connects governments with partners, while advancing mechanisms that protect the Caribbean Sea and strengthen livelihoods. Through the ACS Futures Initiative (ACSFI2035), the ACS is building an ecosystem of investment-ready, nature-based resilience solutions that can scale across the Greater Caribbean. #ACS #GreaterCaribbean #SustainableTourism #Innovation #BlueEconomy #ClimateResilience #ACSFI2035