ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT CHOGM SECURITY EXERCISE “EXERCISE RESILIENCE”St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 6, 2026The National Security Planning Committee for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), in collaboration with several key security and emergency response agencies, will conduct a national multi-agency security exercise, dubbed “Exercise Resilience”, on Monday, August 10, 2026. This forms part of the ongoing national preparations for the hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda this November. It is designed to assess and strengthen the nation’s security readiness, emergency response capabilities, inter-agency coordination, and overall operational effectiveness in a live, controlled environment. As part of the exercise, members of the public should expect temporary road closures, traffic diversions, and restricted access along several major roadways. Residents are also encouraged to follow official media platforms for additional updates and advisories before and during the exercise.