Commonwealth News
At 40, Miss Malta becomes Miss Universe’s oldest competitor ever
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City made history by lifting the age limit of 28 and allowing older contestants to compete. Malta's Beatrice Njoya, a 40-year-old single mother and domestic violence survivor, became the oldest finalist in the competition's...
Sri Lanka eases monetary policy, sets new single key rate
Sri Lanka's central bank has introduced a new single policy rate of 8% to support the country’s ongoing economic recovery from a severe financial crisis. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the move to simplify its interest rate mechanism by replacing the...
Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates as Australian start-up Vow begins sales
Hong Kong residents can now experience cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, as Australian food-tech start-up Vow launches its innovative products in the city. The Aubrey, a Japanese bar at the Mandarin Oriental, has introduced two dishes featuring Vow’s...
Samoan Citizenship Bill passes into law
The Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill has officially become law, offering a pathway for certain individuals to reclaim their New Zealand citizenship, previously revoked under the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982. This new legislation applies...
PM Modi bestowed Dominica’s highest award at India-CARICOM Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica's highest national honour, the Dominica National Award of Honour, during the historic India-CARICOM Summit 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana. Dominica President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award in recognition of Modi's...
Crypto liquidations reach $470M as Bitcoin retraces, altcoins surge
Bitcoin's close approach to the $100,000 milestone on November 24 spurred significant trading activity, resulting in one of the largest weekend cryptocurrency liquidation events over six months. Over $470 million in positions were cleared within 24 hours, reflecting...