In a move set to deepen diplomatic and people-to-people connections between two neighboring Caribbean nations, Antiguan attorney André Hill has taken up the post of Honorary Consul to The Bahamas, with his appointment taking immediate effect.
Shortly after the announcement, Hill held a formal meeting with Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs E.P. Chet Greene and senior leadership from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The gathering centered on clarifying Hill’s new scope of duties, and exploring how his on-the-ground work in The Bahamas will advance both the current and long-term policy goals of the Antiguan foreign ministry.
Ann Marie Layne, Director General of Foreign Affairs for Antigua and Barbuda, outlined a core function of Hill’s new role: he will act as the primary point of contact for all Antigua and Barbuda nationals residing in or visiting The Bahamas who need consular support or official government services.
Hill’s deep personal connections to The Bahamas position him well for the role: he has resided in the country for a number of years and is married to a Bahamian citizen. He also comes from a prominent public service family: his father Radford Hill previously served as Antigua and Barbuda’s Attorney General, and his mother Cecile Hill currently holds the position of High Court Registrar.
As a practicing legal professional with established roots in The Bahamas, Hill’s appointment is widely expected to significantly strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s diplomatic footprint in the region, while improving access to critical support for its citizens living across the border in The Bahamas.