Commonwealth News
India, Singapore looking at setting up corridor for renewable energy
Jan 17, 2025
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced that India and Singapore are considering establishing a "renewable energy corridor" and strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. During his inaugural visit to...
Belize George Price Day
Jan 15, 2025
Born on 15 January 1919, this year marks George Price Day, which would have been his 105th birthday. In 2021, the Briceño Administration designated the birthday of the Right Honourable George Cadle Price, 15 January, as a national holiday. George Price Day is an...
Makar Sankranti
Jan 14, 2025
Makar Sankranti, a vibrant harvest festival, showcases the rich cultural tapestry of India through its diverse regional celebrations. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, the skies come alive with colourful kites, while Tamil Nadu observes Pongal, a multi-day celebration...
Togo Liberation Day
Jan 13, 2025
The day marks a pivotal moment in Togo’s history, reflecting on its journey from a German protectorate to a French-administered mandate under the League of Nations and eventually achieving full independence on 27 April 1960. While the official Independence Day...
Malta drops to 34th place in Climate Performance Index
Jan 10, 2025
Malta has dropped to 34th in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), continuing downward from 29th in 2024 to 18th in 2023. While the country performs well in energy use, ranking 16th, it struggles with renewable energy, placing 44th due to slow progress in...
Seychelles and Kenya discuss candidature for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Jan 9, 2025
Seychelles' Principal Minister, Jean-François Ferrari, met Kenyan leader Raila Odinga at Maison Quéau de Quinssy to discuss Odinga’s candidacy for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for the 2025-2029 term. Odinga outlined his vision and priorities for...