Oct 27, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This day is celebrated with official speeches by renowned political figures and military parades take place in the center of the capital city, Kingstown. Other celebrations include carnivals, cultural exhibitions and food fairs where families and friends gather to...
Oct 26, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The story of Angam revolves around the Nauruan people’s struggle and triumph over hardships. “Angam” means jubilation, celebration, triumph and homecoming and as such, the day is a celebration of the Pacific Island nation to commemorate the history...
Oct 26, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The Republic of Vanuatu elects Gloria Julia King, the first women MP in its 52-member legislature in 14 years. She has pledged to provide more business opportunities to female-led businesses where gender violence is quite noticeable and very few women are...
Oct 26, 2022 | Commonwealth News
King Charles III appoints Rishi Sunak as UK’s first-ever non-white Prime Minister and the third this year. The 42-year-old, Sunak is a former investment banker and hedge fund manager of Indian origin whose parents migrated to Britain from East Africa. The first...
Oct 24, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The citizens of Zambia celebrate the day by honouring their nation’s convention of solidarity and peace under the slogan “One Zambia, One Nation” through acts of charity and community service as well as awareness campaigns across the country....
Oct 22, 2022 | Commonwealth News
During Diwali, Deepavali or Divali, people clean their homes and shop for gold to bring good fortune. Homes are decorated with lamps and rangoli design patterns are made on the floors as a celebration. People wear their finest of clothes and families celebrate this...
