CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Antigua and Barbuda Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the Director of Culture to address: i. the readiness of the UN (Small Island Developing States) SIDS4 venue; and,
ii. the program put in place to provide entertainment at the opening ceremony and in the evenings following.
The Cabinet was advised that the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights are the best for hosting cultural events; the Conference ends on Thursday afternoon.
The United Nations Education Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will also add to the variety of the cultural offerings which will be made available to all.
Thus far, 3,200 delegates are registered; 300 delegates who are not yet registered are expected to join, plus at least 500 Antigua and Barbuda nationals will be present. Accommodations of a high standard have been arranged for all visiting delegates. 800 delegates have chosen AirBnB accommodation.
The Conference will hold an opening ceremony on Monday morning 27 May 2024 at 9:00 am. Each country, including Antigua and Barbuda, is allowed 4 seats in the Conference Hall.
Antigua and Barbuda has identified its 4, who will be relieved from time-to-time by alternates.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Information, the Minister of Works, Ambassador Webson and Ambassador Karen-Mae Hill, will comprise the national delegation.
The Prime Minister is deemed the President of the Conference and not a member of the delegation. 25 international media are already present in Antigua.
Security will also be tightly controlled at the venue, and on the sea, land and air. Sniffer dogs, drones, motorbikes, marked and unmarked Police cars will ensure the safety of the delegates. The Cabinet will travel to the venue to make its own assessment.
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