8 September 2022

Today we mourn the passing of a great woman, a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to billions around the world. An irreplaceable icon of our generation. No words can express the deep sadness we feel yet we are fortunate and grateful to celebrate her lifelong commitment and service to humanity.

Thank you Your Majesty.

Requiescat In Pace. R.I.P.

Queen Elizabeth II +
1926-2022

Long Live The King.

The Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean-Southeast Asia Chamber shares its heartfelt sympathies to everyone in the Commonwealth of Nations on Her Majesty's passing.

Filipino Rum X Caribbean Tiki: Another reason to celebrate the Caribbean-Southeast Asian bond, uniting two cultures through fun and celebration

Filipino bartenders played an important role not only in getting the Caribbean tiki cocktail culture off the ground, but in preserving and spreading its knowledge and legacy over the years, which is now getting well-deserved attention and recognition. With rum as the star spirit of the tiki, and the Filipino liquor brands dominating the rum market recently (and the go-to source for the best tiki cocktails in its canon), the rum itself is yet another reason why the Philippines, a country in Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean are bonded and forged in brotherhood - united geographical regions thousands of miles apart with celebration, culture, and the love for recreation.#SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

CHICOS, the largest tourism investment summit in the Caribbean returns to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic will host the Caribbean Hotel Investment and Operations Summit (CHICOS) , to be held in November 9-11 at the Hilton Hotel in La Romana. Among the participants are the world’s largest hotel chains, investment funds, and other agents of the international tourism sector. The presence of this important tourism investment fair in the Dominican Republic reflects the country’s leadership in attracting foreign capital. #SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

Guyana to establish Land Surveying Institution to serve Caribbean, Latin America

President Irfaan Ali has announced plans to develop a Land Surveying Institution in Guyana that will provide services for the entire Caribbean and Latin America. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations handed over more than US$30,000 of land surveying equipment to the Guyana Technical Institute (GTI) to support its land surveyors’ programme, with hopes to be the premiere programme in the region and pioneer land surveying in the changing times. #SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

The Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean-Southeast Asia Chamber wishes to congratulate Dr. Terrance Drew on his election as the Fourth Prime Minister of
the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.

We are committed to work with Prime Minister Drew in promoting prosperity, harmony and close cooperation and collaboration among the countries of the two geopolitical regions, united by culture, celebration and the spirit of camaraderie. #SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

August is a month of celebration in the Caribbean - the Caribbean Carnival in Antigua and Barbados is fast approaching! This celebration is a mix of cultures, colors, and decorations - a feast of diversity, abundance and fun.

The Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean - Southeast Asian Chamber wishes everyone a happy Carnival ahead. What the Caribbean and Southeast Asia have in common is what the Carnival celebrates - diversity, inclusion, and abundance! . #SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

Single tourist visa for entire Caribbean region proposed

A single Schengen-style visa offering travel across the entire Caribbean region has been mooted by Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.

A single CARICOM visa has ‘huge economic potential ‘and ‘is something that we’ve been talking about’ Bartlett said.

He says, it would create a single common airspace where airlines would pay a single fee.

The region once trialled a similar scheme for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Fans were able to travel between the nine host countries on a single visa for nearly three months. #SustainablyCAC #AmazinglyECSEAC

The Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean-Southeast Asia Chamber wishes to congratulate the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the successful 43rd Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government held in Paramibo, Republic of Suriname.

His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname, who is the Incoming Chairman of CARICOM gave a warm welcome to His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, as he attended this important meeting.

At the same event, we send a warm congratulations to The Honourable Dame Billie Miller of Barbados; The Honourable Ambassador Irwin LaRocque of Dominica; The Honourable Sir Isaac Vivian Richards of Antigua and Barbuda; and The Honourable David Rudder of Trinidad and Tobago; for being conferred the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC), the highest award granted by CARICOM to its citizens.

As part of the diplomatic community representing the Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean-Southeast Asia Chamber, Datu Sadja Matthew Pajares Yngson is an active member of the Consular Corps of the Philippines, a vibrant organization of diplomats regularly connecting to collaborate and strengthen their duties.

During the organizations recent meeting, he was privileged to be among the following esteemed persons. (From left to right)

1) Hon. Dr. William Co, Consul a.h. of Namibia; 2) Hon. Dr. Fortune Aleta Ledesma, Consul General a.h. of Monaco; 3) Hon. Hugh Wilson, former Consul General of the Australian Embassy; 4) Hon. Agnes Huibonhoa, Consul a.h. of Gambia; 5) Hon. Bernardo Benedicto III, Consul a.h. of Albania; 6) Ms. Jessica Tan Qian Yi, First Secretary of the Singapore Embassy; and 7) Hon. Joseph Khoury Assad, Consul a.h. of Lebanon.

The Consular Corps of the Philippines was established almost 50 years ago and cooperatively works with the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. It is a member of the Fédération Internationale des Corps et Associations Consulaires (World Federation of Consuls), which is recognized by the United Nations under the U.N. Economic and Social Council, and accredited by the Organization of American States.

The Caribbean ASEAN Council and the Eastern Caribbean-Southeast Asia Chamber warmly wishes everyone a Happy Easter!

ASEAN declares 2022 as the Year of ASEAN Youth. Under the online campaign platform #ASEANyouth2022

The evolving perspective of the private sector to address the “war for talent”. The pandemic commenced the biggest labour reshuffle.