Commonwealth News
Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana's first president, first prime minister, and a member of the "Big Six" who notably led the struggle for Ghana's independence. People on this day watch parades, listen to speeches and remember their leader’s revolutionary achievement.
Moved beyond measure: King Charles thanks people before Queen’s funeral
King Charles said that he had been "moved beyond measure" by messages of condolence and support from Britain and all around the world. Before farewell, Britain held a minute's silence in a tribute to the longest-running monarch this Sunday. Read the original article...
St Kitts and Nevis Independence Day
It is celebrated with patriotic flares of music, dance and parades. Special events are organised highlighting the common shared future of the island’s people. This day also allows citizens and residents to see members of the security forces and other organisations pay...
King Charles greets world leaders as UK counts down to Queen’s funeral
King Charles III meets world leaders at Buckingham Palace ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. US President Joe Biden with his wife Jill paid a final tribute to the late monarch. Later, the queen's coffin will be laid to rest along with her late husband Prince...
St Kitts and Nevis National Heroes Day
It was established in 1996 with the passage of the National Honours Act. Since then, the Order of the National Hero has been awarded to four other individuals: Paul Southwell and Sir Joseph Nathaniel France in 2004; Simeon Daniel in 2013; and Sir Kennedy Simmonds in...
Papua New Guinea Independence Day
The 47th Independence Day anniversary will be celebrated with a flag-raising ceremony at Independence Hill on the grounds of the National Parliament House. The leaders recently held a ceremony in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II and also proclaimed King Charles...