Governor General meets with Senior Citizens

His Excellency, The Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams, is continuing his
public education programme on the role and function of the Commonwealth when
he held discussions on the subject with senior citizens this week.
A statement from Government House said that senior citizens from the four zones
of Antigua and Barbuda were invited to continue discussions on the
Commonwealth and its value to the Country.
Sir Rodney also spoke on the role of the Governor General in a Constitutional
Monarchy; and Private Secretary, Anne Jonas, spoke on the origins of the
Commonwealth and the change in leadership from Her Late Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III. Discussions were also held on the
change in the Head of State of the Commonwealth Realms or the 14 Sovereign
Nations, including Antigua and Barbuda.
Many of the participants shared that the interaction was welcomed and served to be
a learning experience for them.
The Commonwealth Conversations with the Senior Citizens were facilitated by the
Community Development and Citizen’s Engagement Division in the Ministry of
Social Transformation, and the Office of the Governor General.