Commonwealth News
Solomon Islands Independence Day
A special six-hour police band parade marks the start of the celebrations for this monumental day for the people of the Solomon Islands. Throughout the day, families and friends gather together to watch sports, drama and dance performances.
Saba Saba Day Tanzania
Saba Saba stands for "seven seven" in Swahili. Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) attracts more than 3,500 exhibitors and around 700,000. This two-week trade fair is one of the most popular events for businesses in Eastern and Central Africa.
Malawi Independence Day
On this day schools and businesses are closed. Special flag-raising ceremonies are held followed by patriotic speeches and political rallies. Various public events are held and streets are decorated for celebrations.
South Africa-based H2O Water Securities launches world-first crypto water token
H2O Water Securities, a South Africa-based firm launches a world-first crypto water token called ‘H2ON’. It intends to raise capital to address and finance global water supply issues. It has already attracted investment worth $150 million from the Bahamas' GEM...
Virgin Islands Day
The public holiday is a vibrant celebration comprising patriotic speeches by leading personalities, concerts, parades and festivities all across the islands. For the people of BVI, Virgin Islands Day is a day to express their pride in being a BVI citizen!
Thousands gather in Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations
This Friday on Canada Day, it was the first time in two years that people were finally able to gather at various in-person events without any public health restrictions. Many local artists performed and some took part in a special Canadian cultural mosaic. Read the...