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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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Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey at desk

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the 2026 General Election in Barbados

Historic poll sees millions vote at home in Bangladesh and 122 countries as Commonwealth team observes process

Commonwealth citizens to benefit from stronger legal protections agreed by law ministers

Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting Opening Ceremony

Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting opens with calls to make rule of law work for all

“We are here to affirm the Commonwealth’s solidarity with the people of Bangladesh” – Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Panel for Global Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Baseline and Initial Impact Report

Commonwealth unveils first global baseline report measuring sport’s role in achieving the SDGs

Commonwealth experts to observe Barbados election for the first time

Commonwealth unveils 20 regional finalists for 2026 Youth Awards

Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law

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