Dec 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Republic Day in Malta is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in Valletta (the capital) and Marsa (the town opposite Valletta). The National Festivities Committee manages the major events each year, ensuring a vibrant and memorable occasion. For the 50th...
Dec 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Saint Lucy, a young Christian martyr, perished during the Diocletianic Persecution in 304 AD. Her story of faith and sacrifice has inspired millions across centuries. According to legend, an angelic visitation led to Lucy’s conversion to Christianity. She...
Dec 12, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Ghana’s economy has recorded its fastest growth since 2019, rebounding from a period of severe economic decline. In the third quarter of 2024, the country’s GDP grew by 7.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the strongest year-on-year increase...
Dec 12, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Australia’s Federal Court has fined Kraken’s local operator, Bit Trade, A$8 million ($5.1 million) for unlawfully issuing a credit facility to over 1,100 customers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated that Bit Trade failed to...
Dec 11, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme is backing a new $50 million financing agreement to support women-led enterprises in Nigeria. Signed at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat on 5 December, the deal between...
Dec 10, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The World Bank has approved a $47.7 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for The Gambia’s Public Administration Modernisation for Citizen-Centric Service Delivery (PAMP). The first five-year programme in The Gambia aims to...
