The Cabinet welcomed members of the Management Team responsible for coordinating Antigua and Barbuda’s hosting of the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), scheduled for June 25–27, 2024.

Led by Ambassador Anthony Liverpool, the team reported that preparations are well underway and the country will be ready to successfully host this historic international event.

A central item on the agenda is Antigua and Barbuda’s initiative to include the topic “Uniting the Americas for Mental Health: From Commitment to Action” as a key point of discussion.

The anticipated resolution from this dialogue is expected to be advanced to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a global advocate for mental health awareness and reform.

The General Assembly will officially open with a ceremony at the AUA Convention Centre on June 25, featuring remarks by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and OAS Secretary General H.E. Albert Ramdin.