Antigua and Barbuda has stepped up its international campaign ahead of hosting the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), using a high-profile London gathering to promote investment opportunities and forge stronger partnerships across the Commonwealth.
According to Antigua.news, the Commonwealth Leaders Lunch, held on 29 June 2026, brought together senior Commonwealth officials, business leaders, investors and development partners to discuss the country's preparations for CHOGM, scheduled to take place in St. John's from 1–4 November 2026.
The Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in London co-hosted the event in collaboration with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) and the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI).
Discussions focused on Antigua and Barbuda's CHOGM 2026 theme, "Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth." Central to the conversation was the Commonwealth Business Forum, which organisers expect to serve as a major platform for attracting investment, expanding trade and advancing sustainable development across member states.
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, addressed the gathering and underscored the country's commitment to delivering a successful summit with meaningful outcomes for Commonwealth nations.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration, Hon. E. Paul Chet Greene, who also chairs the CHOGM 2026 Task Force, outlined Antigua and Barbuda's vision for the meeting. He called for deeper collaboration between governments and the private sector to drive economic growth throughout the Commonwealth.
The London lunch forms part of a broader international outreach effort to build support for CHOGM 2026 and position Antigua and Barbuda as a hub for investment, innovation and strategic partnerships.
As the smallest nation ever selected to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to welcome heads of government, ministers, business executives, youth representatives, civil society organisations, women leaders and faith-based groups from across the 56-member Commonwealth this November.
