May 8, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Uganda Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after adopting major amendments that narrowed its scope, removed controversial clauses and added safeguards to align it with the Constitution and existing laws. The revised Bill now applies only to...
May 6, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Coinbase said a compromise on a key stablecoin rewards provision could clear the way for landmark U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the Senate. The deal reportedly narrows restrictions on yield-like rewards while preserving the ability of crypto users to earn...
May 6, 2026 | Commonwealth News
The UK government has announced major new plans to strengthen Britain’s AI hardware infrastructure and position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasised that a sovereign AI strategy is essential for the...
May 5, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell to conduct advanced offshore geological and geophysical surveys across multiple blocks, aimed at unlocking the country’s deepwater oil and gas potential. The reconnaissance permit covers about 20,600 square kilometres...
May 4, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Guyana will be in the global spotlight at Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in Houston as the featured nation, with President Dr Irfaan Ali delivering the keynote address — the first time a sitting head of state has done so at the event. The appearance highlights...
Apr 30, 2026 | Commonwealth News
The Bahamas has been selected to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s 2027 conference. It is becoming the first Caribbean destination to do so. The event is scheduled for May 18 to 21, 2027, in Nassau and will highlight the country’s efforts in ecosystem...
Apr 30, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Trinidad and Tobago has launched its first two AI-assisted digital textbooks for Form One students using government-issued laptops. Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath said four more titles will be added before the new school year in September, covering Science,...
Apr 29, 2026 | Commonwealth Views
Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic in Canada, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories set to market the copycat treatment. The decision comes as several drugmakers move to challenge the blockbuster GLP-1 drug with...
Apr 29, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Large language models are now built into search, customer service, legal work and education, but a new study warns that their rapid spread is outpacing safeguards. The study says these systems pose growing risks to privacy, security, misinformation, bias, and...
Apr 28, 2026 | Commonwealth News
Shell has agreed to buy Canadian producer ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, in its biggest acquisition since the 2016 BG purchase. The deal is expected to lift Shell’s output by about 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and strengthen its Canadian gas...
