heir Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and Governor-General’s Goodwill Emissary , hosted a dinner at Carlisle Bay in celebration of the official launch of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, which took place on Tuesday 4th November at Sandals Grande Antigua.
Among the distinguished attendees were The Rt. Honourable Shirley Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; Chief of Staff Ambassador Kwabena Osei-Danquah; Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Kingdom accompanied by Second Secretary Mr. Brent Scotland ; Ms. Charley Williams , Deputy British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and Mr. John Hamilton , Resident British Commissioner ; and other members from the Commonwealth Secretariat.
In his remarks, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams expressed Antigua and Barbuda’s deep sense of pride in welcoming the Secretary-General for this momentous occasion.
“Antigua was truly honoured to have her come to our shores to officially launch CHOGM 2026,” said Sir Rodney. “This marks a significant milestone for our nation as we prepare to host leaders from across the Commonwealth and showcase our commitment to global partnership and sustainable development.”
Secretary-General The Rt. Hon. Shirley Botchwey commended Antigua and Barbuda’s leadership and vision, noting that CHOGM 2026 will serve as a platform for meaningful collaboration among member states.
“At a time when the world faces mounting global challenges, from climate change to economic vulnerability, it is vital that we recognise the strength within our Commonwealth family,” the Secretary-General stated. “Together, we can contribute a fair share of our own solutions—meeting our needs and addressing the issues that most affect our small and vulnerable states.”
The evening also featured discussions on ongoing preparations for CHOGM 2026, including infrastructure readiness, cultural programming, and youth engagement initiatives aimed at making the upcoming summit a landmark event in the region.
The dinner concluded with renewed optimism and commitment to ensuring that CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda becomes a historic gathering that advances unity, resilience, and prosperity across the Commonwealth.
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