Commonwealth News
Malaysia Independence Day
Selamat Hari Merdeka! Wishing all Malaysians a joyful day of celebration as the nation celebrates its 65th National Day today.
Ganesh Chaturthi
On this day, idols of Ganesh are placed and decorated in homes or outdoors for people to view and pay their respect for his arrival. Throughout the 10 days of festivities, people offer coconut, flowers, jaggery, sweets, gold and money to the god. On the last day, the...
Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Award announced at 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Canada
In recognition of her long parliamentary service and commitment, Hon. Kate Doust, MLC from the Parliament of Western Australia has been awarded as the first recipient of the 2022 Commonwealth Parliamentarian in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She has also been an active...
Trinidad and Tobago signs host contract for 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
Trinidad and Tobago to officially host the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin is expecting a "fantastic" event in Trinidad and Tobago. These games feature athletes aged between 14 to 18. The Bahamas was the most...
India’s Paper Boat to raise $50 Mn from GIC Singapore
Hector Beverages, which manufactures and sells packaged juices, coconut water, traditional Indian snacks and dry fruits under the Paper Boat brand, is about to raise worth $50 million from Singapore sovereign fund GIC. Founder Neeraj Kakkar and Niraj Biyani claim that...
Namibia Heroes’ Day
On this public holiday, hundreds of people gather to watch military parades and speeches by the leaders of the nation. Namibians visit war memorials and honour war veterans that fought for the unity and freedom of their people.