National CHOGM Taskforce and Commonwealth Secretariat Convene Joint Meeting to Advance Preparations for CHOGM 2026
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s National Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Taskforce today held a productive joint meeting with representatives of the Commonwealth Secretariat to provide a comprehensive update on preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026.
The meeting was chaired by Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Kingdom and CHOGM Focal Point, on behalf of the Chairman of the CHOGM Taskforce, the Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, Chairman of the CHOGM Taskforce. The session was attended by senior officials, including Mrs Ann-Marie Layne, Director General, and Ms Sharon Stevens, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, reflecting the high-level coordination and whole-of-government approach to CHOGM preparations.
The meeting focused primarily on planning for the forthcoming Advance Visits scheduled for 28th – 29th April and 5th – 6th May 2026 in St. John’s. These visits will bring delegations from across the Commonwealth to Antigua and Barbuda to assess logistics and operational readiness in advance of the Heads of Government Meeting in November 2026.
During the session, the National CHOGM Taskforce provided detailed briefings on the proposed agenda and structure of the Advance Visits, including site inspections of key venues and coordination mechanisms for visiting delegations. Updates were also shared on accommodation arrangements, with emphasis on block bookings, delegate experience, and coordination protocols, as well as ongoing efforts in communications and media planning to ensure effective dissemination of information and global visibility for CHOGM 2026.
Representatives of the Commonwealth Secretariat welcomed the progress made to date and reaffirmed their continued support for Antigua and Barbuda in delivering a successful and impactful meeting.
Antigua and Barbuda will host CHOGM 2026 from 1st – 4th November 2026 under the theme, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”.
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