Commonwealth News
Queen Elizabeth to miss Friday’s Jubilee event due to mobility issues: Palace
Buckingham Palace announces that the queen is likely to skip St. Paul's Cathedral thanksgiving after experiencing “some mobility discomfort” at a military parade on Thursday. On the Platinum Jubilee, her majesty appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, waving to...
Queen returns to Windsor Castle for Jubilee celebrations
Millions across the country are set to take to the streets for a celebration party this weekend in honour of the UK’s longest-reigning monarch. The commemorations will kick start with the traditional Trooping the Colour parade ceremony. Join and watch Commonwealth...
Bermuda banknote first to feature portrait of Queen to be auctioned in London
A Bermuda five-shilling banknote which is believed to be the first bill in the world to feature a portrait of the Queen will be auctioned in London. According to a report, it is one of 500 historic banknotes though it is still unknown why Bermuda issued a banknote...
Samoa Independence Day
This public holiday is celebrated with festivities in the spirit of freedom. The South Pacific Island originally gained independence on 1st January but the holiday is celebrated on June 1st to avoid the clash of New Year celebrations. Be our member to learn...
Ugandan scientists developed low cost sensors to monitor air pollution
Uganda scientists develop a low-cost air quality monitoring device to tackle rising air pollution. These devices can be powered from both electricity and solar power to operate uninterrupted. AirQo air quality monitoring project works on a network of sensors and uses...
St Lucian launches agrochemical products in Grenada
Eugene Gabriel, the founder of E&E Agrochemicals, launches a new range of plant nutritional products and organic fertilizers called Agromax. The company aims to provide farmers with a more economical source of fertilizer for the Caribbeans. Read the original...