Commonwealth News
Fiji to host World Hindi Conference for first time in 2023
Fiji will be hosting the prestigious three-day World Hindi Conference for the first time in 2023. It aims to promote Hindi as a global language according to the Indian High Commissioner to the South Pacific nation. More than 1,000 experts in the language, that...
Scientists discover a new ecosystem in the deep ocean of Maldives
In the ocean of Maldives, scientists have discovered hallmarks of a new ecosystem having enhanced safeguards for the marines. It is around 500 meters deep and is likely to be existent in other oceanic islands as well. The discovery was made by UK-based, Nekton, a...
India aims to develop crypto SOPs during G20 presidency — Finance minister
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveils its plan to create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for digital currencies during its G20 presidency. Group of Twenty (G20), is expected to host more than 200 meetings across the country to address relevant...
World Food Day marked in Uganda
To mark World Food Day, Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja visits an agricultural products exhibition at National Crops Resources Research Institute, Wakiso district, Uganda. She emphasised supporting collaborations of researchers and farmers on urban farming...
Kenya ships first batches of batteries, tea under AfCFTA pact
Kenya trades batteries and tea to Ghana under AfCFTA pact. It is the first consignment from an East African economy after 21 months of the AfCFTA pact. According to AfCFTA secretary general Wamkele Mene, this trade model is based on: a single market for Africans,...
Jamaica Heroes’ Day
Falling on the third Monday of October, the day is celebrated with public award ceremonies to acknowledge both the historical and modern day heroes of Jamaica and their achievements and service towards the country. Aside from award ceremonies, flag raising ceremonies,...