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Gaston Browne
On the record 2026
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“Thank you, and may God bless the Commonwealth and all its people.”
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“That is the responsibility of our leadership today.”
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“That is the legacy we must build.”
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“That is the Commonwealth our people deserve.”
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“A Commonwealth that stands as a force for good, a conscience in the international community, and a stabilising influence in an unsettled world.”
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“Let ours be a Commonwealth that gives every member a voice, every young person, and every other individual, a horizon of opportunity, and certainly every nation a fair chance to prosper.”
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“Or at this moment of global uncertainty that we choose cooperation over division, that we chose solidarity over indifference, and that we certainly chose action over empty promises.”
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“Let history remember This moment, this moment.”
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“Above all, let us ensure that the Commonwealth is not simply an association we inherited, but an institution whose value we continually prove.”
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“Let us build resilience where vulnerability persists, and forge partnerships that turn shared aspirations into measurable progress.”
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“Let us create livelihoods where opportunity has been denied.”
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“Let us open markets where barriers once stood.”
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“From Antigua and Barbuda, let us send a clear message that countries of unequal size and power, united by common purpose, can shape a more just, stable, and prosperous future.”
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“But we can refuse to allow those divisions to determine the limits of our ambition or diminish the hopes of our people.”
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“We cannot through Commonwealth alone eliminate the divisions that confront our world.”
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“Fellow heads of government, distinguished delegates.”
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“As chair in office, I will work closely with every member of government, our secretariat, and the Secretary-General, as well as other entities to advance this agenda, to strengthen our partnerships and to ensure that our collective efforts produce visible and lasting benefits.”
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“Throughout this endeavour, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and respect for the sovereignty of every member must remain our guiding principles.”
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“Governments, businesses, universities, and civil society must work together to translate our collective ambitions into practical results.”
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“Women must enjoy equal access to these opportunities, free from the barriers that continue to constrain their full participation.”
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“Through scholarships, research partnerships, professional exchanges, and access to digital technology, we can equip a new generation to build businesses, advance scientific discovery, and strengthen public institutions.”
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“Excellencies, the future of the Commonwealth must also be measured by the opportunities it creates for our young people.”
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“We must now carry that commitment forward through structured, inclusive dialogue on the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism with a determination to make progress and a willingness to build consensus.”
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“In Samoa, we agreed that the time had come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation on reparatory justice.”
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“Fairness also requires an honest engagement with our shared history.”
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“We must also confront the causes of climate change by accelerating the transition to clean energy and reducing global emissions.”
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“But resilience alone is not enough.”
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“It can protect communities, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, and create new opportunities for enterprise.”
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“Investment in renewable energy and resilient infrastructure is equally essential.”
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“Those members with capital, technology, and influence in international financial institutions have an important role to play in advancing these reforms.”
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“No nation should be forced to mortgage its future, simply to survive the present.”
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“We must therefore advance the wider use of the multi-dimensional vulnerability index alongside existing financing criteria, while pressing for faster access to climate finance and debt arrangements that give vulnerable countries the fiscal space to recover and rebuild.”
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“National income alone cannot adequately measure a country's vulnerability or its capacity to withstand repeated shocks.”
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“A single hurricane can devastate infrastructure, destroy livelihoods, and force governments to divert resources from education, healthcare, and economic transformation towards recovery.”
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“That vulnerabilities threaten to erase decades of development in a matter of hours.”
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“Fellow heads of government, Our pursuit of prosperity must also recognise.”
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“It must create opportunities, and those opportunities must translate into livelihoods.”
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“A Commonwealth connection must do more than open doors.”
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“And let us establish clear responsibilities, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes, reporting progress between our meetings.”
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“Let us turn those opportunities into productive enterprises, decent jobs, and lasting prosperity.”
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“The Secretariat's Investment Platform provides an opportunity to connect viable projects with willing investors.”
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“Commonwealth cooperation must deliver meaningful benefits for every member, regardless of size or economic strength.”
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“Small economies can access wider markets, attract productive capital, and expand their economic potential.”
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“Large economies can secure reliable suppliers and new investment opportunities.”
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“Let us establish predictable investment frameworks that encourage businesses to invest, to innovate and to create jobs.”
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“Let us simplify customs procedures, strengthen transport links, and improve access to trade finance, particularly for small and medium sized enterprises.”
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“Let us expand trade among ourselves.”
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“What is required is the collective will to connect them.”
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“The needs are there.”
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“The resources are there.”
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