SIDS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE OFFICIALLY OPENED IN A&B

The SIDS Centre of Excellence has been officially opened in Antigua and Barbuda, in a fulfilment of one of the key commitments from Antigua and Barbuda’s historic hosting of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States two years ago.

The first debt-support initiative has already attracted the participation of two vulnerable states.

The grand opening was held at St James’s Club on Thursday evening, where the centre’s leaders emphasising that its success will ultimately be measured by results.

Jamie Roacher reports.