Kamla Persad-Bissessar Withdraws From CHOGM After Flu, Sean Sobers Takes Over
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar withdrew from CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda because of flu. Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers is leading Trinidad and Tobago’s delegation.
4 reports from 3 outlets · First reported Sun, Nov 1
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Persad-Bissessar withdrew from CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda after coming down with flu.
GuardianForeign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers is representing Trinidad and Tobago and leading its delegation.
Guardian +2Former minister Amery Browne criticised the late change, while analyst Shane Mohammed said proper briefing could preserve effective participation.
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