The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday received a comprehensive joint presentation from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Forceon security preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), to be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda.
The presentation outlined the broad security framework being developed to ensure that CHOGM is conducted in a safe, secure and successful environment, with appropriate protection for visiting Heads of Government, delegates, officials, residents and visitors.
Cabinet was advised that preparations involve a coordinated, multi-agency approach bringing together the Police and Defence Force with other national security and border agencies, supported by regional and international partners. The approach emphasizes close coordination, information sharing and clearly defined responsibilities among the participating agencies.
The security leadership also advised Cabinet that preparations extend beyond the protection of conference activities to include border and airport security, public safety, cybersecurity and the protection of critical national infrastructure, while seeking to minimise disruption to the normal activities of residents and businesses.
Cabinet expressed satisfaction with the level of planning undertaken to date and stressed the importance of continued training, coordination and readiness in the period leading up to CHOGM. The security agencies indicated that preparations will include further integration exercises, communications testing and rehearsals to ensure that participating personnel and agencies are fully prepared.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to providing the resources and support necessary for the security agencies to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
Cabinet is confident that the collaborative efforts of Antigua and Barbuda’s security agencies, supported by regional and international partners, will contribute to the successful hosting of CHOGM 2026 while maintaining the safety and security of the nation and the general public.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Cabinet Receives Joint Security Briefing on Preparations for CHOGM 2026.