Prime Minister Davis attends 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis participated in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 1 to 4, 2026. The summit focused on accelerating partnerships and investment for a prosperous Commonwealth.

During a high-level dialogue on youth agency, Davis addressed the challenges facing young people, noting that many possess qualifications but lack economic opportunities. He highlighted that roughly one in four young people in the Commonwealth is not working, studying, or training, and emphasized the need to prepare them for shifts caused by artificial intelligence and climate change.

Key outcomes from the summit included commitments to work with international institutions on vulnerability measures for debt treatment and climate-linked debt instruments. Leaders also affirmed the continued application of maritime zones despite rising sea levels. Additionally, the summit welcomed a United Kingdom agreement to engage in dialogue regarding reparatory justice for the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans.

On the margins of the summit, Davis held bilateral meetings with African leaders, including President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, to discuss digital government, eye care, and ease of doing business.