PM Browne at the CHOGM Opening ceremony

PM Browne announces over $1.5 billion raised or pledged through Commonwealth initiatives

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says more than $1.5 billion has been raised or pledged through two Commonwealth-related initiatives, describing the commitments as evidence that CHOGM 2026 is already delivering results.

Speaking at Tuesday’s opening ceremony, Browne said the Commonwealth Nature Initiative had attracted more than $200 million, while a health forum had secured over $1.3 billion.

He said the commitments demonstrated the Commonwealth’s ability to mobilise investment and support development through collective action.

Browne urged fellow leaders to translate pledges into practical benefits, stressing that the summit’s success must be measured by improvements in people’s lives.

Source: Antigua News Room PM Browne Announces More Than $1.5 Billion in Commonwealth Funding Commitments.