Commonwealth News
A bold, innovative and ambitious new direction envisaged for the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Secretariat has concluded a series of consultations with its 97 accredited organisations and Board of Governors to shape its strategic priorities for 2025-2030. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey outlined her vision for the next five...
Alpha Ladder patents carbon stablecoin framework
Singapore-based Alpha Ladder Group (ALG) has received patent protection for its innovative CNT Carbon Stablecoin framework, developed by its AI subsidiary MVGX Tech. This blockchain system converts verified decarbonization activities into programmable carbon-backed...
Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele to visit New Zealand to deepen ties
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is scheduled to visit New Zealand this week, marking his first official visit as head of government. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional cooperation ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum...
Africa’s first cell & gene therapy startup Altera Biosciences raises R29M
Altera Biosciences, Africa's first dedicated cell and gene therapy biotech company, has secured R29 million in pre-seed funding from venture capital firms OneBio Venture Studio and E Squared Investments. Co-founded by entrepreneur Alexandra Miszewski and Professor...
Unicorn named after iconic landmark unveiled as Commonwealth Games mascot
A new mascot for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been unveiled: Finnie, a unicorn named after the city's iconic Finnieston Crane. Created with input from 76 children across 24 Glasgow schools, Finnie incorporates numerous local cultural references. Her design...
Nauru seeks to transform its economy by becoming a cryptocurrency powerhouse
Nauru is positioning itself to become the cryptocurrency hub of the Pacific, with Australian finance director Brian Phelps leading the charge as CEO of the newly established Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA). As the first nation in Oceania to regulate...