Commonwealth News
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Nov 15, 2024
Guru Nanak, born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, espoused teachings centred on equality, love, humility, and service to others. He advocated for a spiritual path predicated on the unity of humanity and devotion to a singular, universal Creator. His message emphasized...
Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce’s Ankita Yadav meets Tonga’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister at CHOGM 2024
Nov 15, 2024
Ankita Yadav, representing the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, had the privilege of meeting with the Honourable Fekita ‘Utoikamanu, Tonga’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, during the...
CHOGM 2024: Samoa Communiqué, Leaders’ Statement and Declarations on ‘One Resilient Common Future’
Nov 14, 2024
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 concluded recently in Apia, Samoa, where Commonwealth leaders convened under the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.” During the summit, heads of government reaffirmed their...
New Commonwealth War Memorial unveiled in Bradford city centre
Nov 13, 2024
Bradford has officially unveiled the UK’s only Commonwealth War Memorial outside London in a moving ceremony at the War Memorial Gardens in the city centre. The monument honours the service and sacrifice of soldiers from Commonwealth nations who fought in World War I...
Remembrance Day
Nov 12, 2024
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is observed across Commonwealth countries to honour the brave members of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in service. Celebrated annually since the end of the First World War, Remembrance Day uses the red poppy as a...
UK launches the Commonwealth initiatives to boost trade, investment, and sustainable development
Nov 11, 2024
On October 23, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, speaking at the CHOGM Samoa Business Forum, announced two major initiatives: a Commonwealth Plan of Action for Finance and Investment and establishing a Commonwealth Standards Network. These efforts aim to strengthen...