Residents and business leaders in Antigua and Barbuda have been formally invited to a dedicated public town hall meeting focused on finalizing logistical and security plans for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled to be broadcast live for those unable to attend in person.
Scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John E. St. Luce Conference Centre, the discussion will bring together top senior government officials to address key questions and share critical updates with local stakeholders. Leading the briefing will be Hon. Chet Greene, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and representatives from national security agencies.
During the open forum, officials will walk attendees through core planning details that directly impact daily life for local communities, including revised traffic management routes, public access restrictions around event venues, enhanced public transportation options for the duration of the summit, and layered security protocols designed to keep both attendees and residents safe. Organizers have emphasized that the meeting is designed to be two-way: all participating residents, business owners, and community stakeholders are invited to bring questions, share concerns, and receive clarifications directly from the authorities leading summit preparations.
In a statement accompanying the public notice, event organizers highlighted the core principle that an informed public is a prepared public, noting that open community engagement is a critical part of delivering a safe, successful CHOGM 2026 for Antigua and Barbuda.