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Antigua and Barbuda is preparing for its largest-ever conference, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) conference, hosting over 5,000 delegates including top officials and activists.<\/p>

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In addition to 2,500 hotel rooms, cruise ships may be used for accommodation, pending ongoing negotiations.<\/p>\n

The American University of Antigua is constructing a conference center, and transportation arrangements, involving 86 buses and 50 cars, are being prioritized due to road congestion.<\/p>

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The conference, estimated at a cost of US$6 million, will be supported by external donors, including pledges from China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.<\/p>

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Law enforcement discussions are underway for venue security during the May 27 to 30 event, themed ‘Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.’<\/p>\n

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