ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to serve as Chair of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Special Committee on Transport, the principal body responsible for advancing regional cooperation in transport and logistics across the Greater Caribbean.
“This is not merely an honour for Antigua and Barbuda, but a responsibility we embrace on behalf of all Caribbean peoples. Strengthening connectivity, harnessing innovation, and building resilience in our transport systems are fundamental to our region’s competitiveness and prosperity,” said Ambassador Dr. Clarence E. Pilgrim, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs.
The election took place during the 34th meeting of the ACS Special Committee on Transport, with Antigua and Barbuda receiving unanimous support from member states.
The Committee is the principal body responsible for advancing regional cooperation in transport and logistics across the Greater Caribbean, with a strong focus on air and maritime connectivity, digitalisation of transport systems, and sustainable infrastructure development.
It plays a central role in shaping regional strategies that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of industry, innovation, sustainable cities, and climate action.
Pilgrim, who brings decades of experience in public administration, trade facilitation, and strategic regional engagement to the position, said his leadership of the Committee will be pivotal in advancing the ACS’s 2025–2026 Transport Work Programme.
The programme priorities include the modernisation of transport systems to enhance efficiency and resilience; digital transformation projects to strengthen logistics and competitiveness, as well as improved maritime and air connectivity across the Greater Caribbean, in addition to public–private partnerships to mobilise investment in transport infrastructure; and the inclusion initiatives integrating youth and women into the transport and shipping sectors.
Antigua and Barbuda states that it will continue to coordinate with regional partners, international organisations, and the private sector to deliver on the Committee’s ambitious agenda for 2025–2026.
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