The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced the strategic appointment of distinguished business consultant Celia Roberts-Morgan as Coordinator of the National Task Force for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). This significant appointment positions Roberts-Morgan at the helm of the CHOGM Secretariat, headquartered within the Ministry of Trade on Friar’s Hill Road.
In her pivotal role, Roberts-Morgan will exercise executive oversight of multiple specialized sub-committees tasked with the comprehensive planning and execution of all summit-related events. Her extensive portfolio includes direct support for the committee organizing the prestigious CHOGM Business Forum, alongside other major ancillary gatherings such as the People’s Forum, the Women’s Forum, and the Youth Forum.
The official announcement was made public on Tuesday during a Task Force assembly held at the American University of Antigua, where chairs of the various sub-committees presented detailed progress reports on the ongoing preparations.
Roberts-Morgan brings a formidable portfolio of expertise to this high-stakes position. With over twenty years of dedicated experience in organizational effectiveness and public-sector transformation throughout the Caribbean region, she is a recognized authority in her field. She serves as the founder and principal consultant at Roberts & Associates, a firm renowned for advising national governments, leading financial institutions, and major hospitality enterprises on critical matters of governance, policy reform, and enhancing institutional performance.
Expressing her commitment to the role, Roberts-Morgan stated she was ‘deeply honoured’ by the confidence bestowed upon her. She described the appointment as ‘a profound responsibility and a significant moment for our nation as we prepare to welcome the Commonwealth family,’ further pledging to ‘serve with integrity and dedication.’ She also emphasized her anticipation for collaborating with ‘national, regional, and international partners to ensure CHOGM 2026 reflects the very best of who we are.’
The appointment has garnered strong endorsements from senior government officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene, Task Force Head Ambassador Dr. Clarence Pilgrim, and High Commissioner to the UK Karen-Mae Hill, who collectively extended their congratulations and wishes for her success in steering the nation towards a landmark event.