Jul 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This Friday on Canada Day, it was the first time in two years that people were finally able to gather at various in-person events without any public health restrictions. Many local artists performed and some took part in a special Canadian cultural mosaic. Read the...
Jul 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This public holiday is celebrated in Barbados, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda. On this day, governments organise various activities such as parades, pageants, campaigns and a special CARICOM anthem is sung to educate people about...
Jul 1, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Though a national holiday in Rwanda, citizens celebrate it as a muted affair since it takes place only three days before Liberation Day, which is seen as a more suitable day for celebration.
Jul 1, 2022 | Commonwealth News
It was a pleasure to meet Makeda Mahadeo, one of Rwanda’s most beautiful and recognised media personalities. She is a film producer, DJ, anchor, judge and more to come. The Commonwealth’s 56 member countries have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of...
Jun 30, 2022 | Commonwealth News
“Embrace the fear that comes with leadership. And you will meet amazing people in your journey to help and guide you.” It was wonderful to hear Femada Shamam, CEO of The Association for the Aged (TAFTA) in the session called Women in Leadership: Beyond Numbers at the...
Jun 29, 2022 | Commonwealth News
In the days leading up to the event, the streets are decorated with the beautiful and bright colours of the Seychelles flag and fairy lights are hung from lamp posts. On the day itself, people celebrate by going on picnics or having BBQ with friends and families in...
