The countdown has begun! This past week, Prime Minister Gaston Browne welcomed a delegation from the Commonwealth Secretariat to kickstart planning for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), set to take place next year in St. John’s, Antigua.

This historic event will bring together His Majesty King Charles III, leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations, and approximately 6,000 delegates, including youth, business, women, and civil society leaders.

It will be the largest international event ever hosted by Antigua and Barbuda.

Prime Minister Browne shared, “We are looking forward to welcoming the entire Commonwealth family to experience the richness of our culture, our ecological heritage, and the warmth of our people. This conference will showcase Antigua and Barbuda as a premier global conference destination, bringing significant economic benefits to our country and its people.”

CHOGM is expected to provide a major boost to local businesses—hotels, restaurants, bars, taxi services, tour operators, souvenir shops, and more.

Key Details:

The event will include:

An opening ceremony
Forums for youth, business, women, and civil society, A spouses’ and partners programme led by Hon. Minister Maria Bird-Browne, A leaders’ retreat and closing press conference

The Hon. Prime Minister will oversee the preparations alongside task teams managing logistics, security, accommodation, and more. Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner in London, will serve as the focal point.

Stay tuned for updates on the CHOGM theme, logo, and exact dates, which will be announced soon!

With over 300 journalists expected to attend, Antigua and Barbuda will shine on the global stage, showcasing its incredible hospitality and world-class infrastructure.

Let’s get ready to welcome the Commonwealth to our beautiful shores!

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