Feb 24, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) shortlists outstanding female role models for the 2022 International Women’s Day Recognition. Following hundreds of nominations — Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Botswana, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Mongolia and Iran made it to...
Feb 23, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The National Day commemorates the day Brunei became an independent nation in 1984. Parade and performances are held during National Day celebrations in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.
Feb 23, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Mashramani festival is annually celebrated with a parade, music, games and cooking that intends to commemorate the “Birth of the Republic”. There are masquerade bands performing acrobatic dance routines on streets, calypso, soca, chutney-soca, and chutney...
Feb 22, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Father Walter Lini was the first Prime Minister of the newly Independent country of Vanuatu in 1980. This holiday is observed by people taking the time to remember him through memorials and special services.
Feb 22, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Today marks the date in 1979 when Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations. The day begins with the annual military parade followed by the Independence address by the Prime Minister.
