Commonwealth Youth Programme

🇦🇬 CHOGM 2026 UPDATE

Antigua and Barbuda is entering the final five months before hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), with preparations continuing to advance steadily across all major workstreams.

The National CHOGM Task Force, chaired by Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, met today to review progress in accreditation, accommodation, security, transportation, communications, protocol, and forum planning.

Key updates include:
✅ Accreditation training commencing this month
✅ Over 800 rooms secured
✅ Engagement with 48 Commonwealth countries underway
✅ Volunteer Programme launching in June

A key milestone ahead is the Commonwealth recce from 7–13 June 2026, when officials will assess venues and logistics while experiencing Antigua and Barbuda’s culture, heritage, sustainability efforts, and hospitality.

The Task Force also continues to advance the “Road to CHOGM” public awareness campaign, ensuring citizens and the diaspora remain informed and engaged as preparations progress.

CHOGM 2026 will take place from 1–4 November 2026 under the theme:
“Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”

Know a young photographer? Share this with them. 📷

The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026: Waves of Change is open now and free to enter.

The Commonwealth | Commonwealth Youth Programme | The City of London Youth Natural Environment Board

Open to all Commonwealth nationals and residents aged 18 to 30.

One photograph, one statement, and a chance to win up to £1,000 on a global stage reaching 2.7 billion people.

Deadline: 8 June 2026 (World Oceans Day).🌍

https://www.royalcwsociety.org/environment/cypc

🌎 Meet the correspondents!

📲 Through digital storytelling and behind-the-scenes coverage, these young communicators will help bring the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to audiences across our 56 member countries.

🇦🇬 The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be held in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda from 1-4 November 2026.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4uEAQZI

Antigua and Barbuda CHOGM 2026 Commonwealth Youth Programme