Antigua and Barbuda Elected to Chair the Association of Caribbean States Special Committee on Transport

Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to serve as Chair of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Special Committee on Transport, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s growing leadership within regional and international fora, for the first time.

The election took place during the 34th Meeting of the ACS Special Committee on Transport, where Antigua and Barbuda received 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.

Dr. Clarence E. Pilgrim, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, has been appointed Chairman of the Committee. His Excellency Dr. Pilgrim brings to the position decades of experience in public administration, trade facilitation, and strategic regional engagement. His leadership will be pivotal in advancing the ACS’s 2025–2026 Transport Work Programme.