𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓, 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐆𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Prime Minister, the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, is leading Trinidad and Tobago’s delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda. Her engagements with Commonwealth Heads of Government are expected to focus on strengthening international partnerships, attracting investment and creating opportunities for national development.
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, is participating in engagements focused on sport and youth development at CHOGM 2026. Also in attendance, representing Tobago, is Keigon Denoon, Division Secretary of Youth Empowerment and Sport, Tobago House of Assembly (THA). Their participation in these discussions supports Trinidad and Tobago’s wider national development priorities.
On the opening day of the Commonwealth Youth Forum, Minister Watts and Secretary Denoon attended engagements at The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus, St. John’s. The Forum brings together young leaders, ministers and development partners to discuss youth participation, leadership and pathways to shared prosperity.
Minister Watts is also scheduled to participate in the Commonwealth Sport Summit’s high-level panel, “Potential for Sport’s Economy”, within the session “Commonwealth Growth: Economic Prosperity through Sport”. Discussions will explore sport’s contribution to economic growth, trade and sustainable development.
Joining Minister Watts on the panel will be:
▪️Dr. the Honourable Kishore Shallow, Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and President of Cricket West Indies;
▪️The Honourable Michael Freeland, Minister of State within the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, Antigua and Barbuda;
▪️James Bulley OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Trivandi; and
▪️Pete Russell, Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Premier League.
These engagements provide Minister Watts with an opportunity to share Trinidad and Tobago’s perspectives on sport and youth development, exchange experiences with regional and international counterparts, and explore partnerships that can expand opportunities for young people and strengthen the sport sector.
His participation complements the Prime Minister’s broader diplomatic agenda and supports the delegation’s collective efforts to secure meaningful partnerships that strengthen communities and advance Trinidad and Tobago’s national development objectives.
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