Commonwealth News
Kwasi Kwarteng becomes UK’s new chancellor of the exchequer
Sep 8, 2022
Kwasi Kwarteng has just become the first British Chancellor of the Exchequer of African descent. Born in East London in 1975, his parents arrived from Ghana to study in Britain in the 1960s. His traditional Ashanti first name Kwasi means "born on Sunday", even though...
Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 7, 2022
Liz Truss defeats Indian-origin Rishi Sunak and becomes UK's Prime Minister after meeting Queen Elizabeth II. Truss is the third woman prime minister of the United Kingdom and replaced Boris Johnson. Her immediate list of plans includes boosting the economy through...
Mozambique Victory Day
Sep 7, 2022
During the official ceremony that takes place on this day, the president of Mozambique gives a speech and lays down a wreath on a monument dedicated to the heroes who sacrificed their lives during war and peace negotiations which lasted for about 10 years.
Fiji Constitution Day
Sep 7, 2022
The public holiday only began to be celebrated in 2016 in honour of the changes that took place in 2013. During the celebrations that year a march took place from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park. This day is now taken as an opportunity to honour those who fought...
Fourth Annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by BDA, taking place October 26-28, 2022
Sep 6, 2022
The fourth annual in-person Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the government’s Economic Development Department (EDD) and industry association NEXT Bermuda, will take place on October 26-28. Read the...
India, Mauritius sign MoUs for cooperation to boost MSME sector
Sep 6, 2022
India and Mauritius announce and sign memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost the MSME sector between the two countries. These MoUs are a part of the India-Mauritius 3rd Joint Committee Meeting on SMEs. In 2021-22, the trade between the duo had increased to...