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

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

The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Antigua and Barbuda today with a drive for bold partnerships between governments and businesses to unlock prosperity for the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people.

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Performers at Antigua and Barbuda's 45th Independence Day Parade

CHOGM 2026: Day 1 highlights

One minute intervention by Commonwealth Secretary-General at the Commonwealth Leaders and CEO Investment Summit

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey speaking at the CHOGM2026 Interfaith Service

Affirmation by Commonwealth Secretary-General at the CHOGM 2026 Interfaith Service

Commonwealth leaders wearing cricket match kit

One Commonwealth, One Team: cricket celebration unites leaders and young talent at CHOGM 2026

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey at the CHOGM: Business Forum Opening

Speech by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey at the CHOGM: Business Forum Opening

CHOGM2026 SG at Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States

Commonwealth ministers call for stronger partnerships and scaled-up investments for resilient small states

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group removes Gabon from formal agenda

Secretary-General's speech on Antigua and Barbuda's independence at CHOGM2026

Speech by Commonwealth Secretary-General on Antigua and Barbuda's pre-independence and the Commonwealth welcome reception

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey speaking at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS)

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS)

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