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The government is calling on all residents to fully participate in the 2026 national census, stressing that accurate data is essential for shaping future policy decisions. Governor General Sir Rodney Williams issued the appeal Thursday during the Throne Speech at the opening of Parliament.<\/p>

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Sir Rodney emphasized that the census will guide planning across key national sectors. \u201cMany policy decisions hinge on the accurate reporting of the enumerators who will come knocking on your doors,\u201d he said, urging households to provide complete and truthful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also assured the public that their details will be protected. \u201cAbsolute confidentiality and anonymity is guaranteed,\u201d he said, noting that enumerators will carry official identification so residents can verify their authenticity.<\/p>

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The Governor General said cooperation is vital to ensure the final dataset \u201caccurately reflect[s] the conditions in our beloved Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d particularly as the country enters a new phase of development focused on infrastructure, education, social protection and economic planning.<\/p>

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Census fieldwork is expected to begin next year, with public education efforts to be rolled out ahead of the nationwide count.<\/p>\n

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