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Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey and Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne

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'CHOGM 2026 is our moment to shape what comes next' - Secretary-General

World leaders will gather in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, next week for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with a call to accelerate partnerships and investment in the interest of the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people.

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Group photo with researchers, policymakers and First Ladies and spouses of Commonwealth leaders at the launch of the Lancet Oncology Commission report

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Youth Forum awardees at Closing ceremony CHOGM2026

Commonwealth Youth declaration sets agenda for shared prosperity as 2026 Youth Forum closes

Detail from the 'family photo' of all heads of Commonwealth country delegations to CHOGM 2026, including HM King Charles II, Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey and heads of state and government

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Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey at the One Commonwealth Night Concert

Remarks by Commonwealth Secretary-General at the One Commonwealth Night Concert and Prime Ministers Welcome Reception

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DPM Samoa's Speech at CHOGM 2026 Opening Ceremony

Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa's Opening Statement for CHOGM 2026

Commonwealth leaders at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

CHOGM 2026 opens with drive to unlock prosperity for Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people

PM Gaston Browne's Speech at CHOGM 2026 Opening Ceremony

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda’s opening remarks for CHOGM 2026

The CHOGM 2026 opening ceremony in St John's Pentecostal Church House of Restoration

CHOGM 2026: Day 2 highlights

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