Commonwealth News
Maldives is building a floating city to accommodate 20000 people
The Maldives plans to build a floating city that will have the capacity to accommodate about 20,000 people. The facility is expected to be finished by 2027 and will comprise pretty houses, stores and schools for children. As it is the lowest-lying country in the...
Maldives Independence Day
The holiday officially commences with a religious service at the presidential palace. Throughout the day, citizens gather at central Male for musical performances and speeches by government officials. Firework displays take place all across the nation in the spirit of...
Tech giants to self-regulate, reduce harmful online content in New Zealand
Big tech companies agree to follow a self-regulated code of practice to reduce harmful online content in New Zealand. The framework and an initiative to end online hate will be called the Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms. Read the...
St Kitts and Nevis hosts “Restaurant Week” to promote island’s best chefs, local cuisine
Local restaurants partners with tourist organisations or chamber of commerce to promote the island's best chefs and local cuisines. The annual "Restaurant Week" event was hosted from 14 to 24 July 2022. The week showcased vibrant culture and cuisines highlighting the...
Vanuatu Children’s Day
During this holiday, families are given extra time to spend with their children, give them presents and later in the day they attend events and celebratory activities together. This national holiday intends to promote awareness and understanding of the problems and...
Event: The Queen and The Commonwealth
On 14 July 2022, as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a musical performance “The Queen and The Commonwealth” was performed by the Commonwealth Scholar’s Choir, Commonwealth Youth Choir and the Band of the Coldstream Guards. The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce was...