Commonwealth News
Pacific Islands Forum 2022: Jacinda Ardern announces climate funding for Fiji
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces $10 million for a seed bank in Fiji, at the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji. It comes as Pacific leaders urged New Zealand and Australia to increase their climate crisis ambitions which pose an existential...
Yorkshire farm generates first carbon credits in pioneering new Net Zero approach from agriculture
In a new initiative, to aid climate change and food production, cover crops are grown to pull carbon from the environment during crop rotation practice. Led by Future Food Solutions, an agri-food supply chain consultant in the UK, this farmland is the first in the...
Eid-al-Adha
This day commemorates the concept of love, patience and sacrifice. On this day, people gather to celebrate in their finest clothes, praying, wishing each other Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid), and having feasts together. Donations and sharing are also a very important part of...
Bahamas Independence Day
This day is celebrated with lots of fireworks, official speeches about freedom and traditional performances. The events include colourful float parades, musical concerts, and various church services to mark the occasion.
Togo now has a development agency for MSMEs
Togo launches an agency for the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The national agency aims to centralise and support all SME initiatives in an organised way. Read the original article here:...
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.