Commonwealth News
India, Australia, and Singapore to jointly address marine pollution
Feb 25, 2022
India, in partnership with Australia and Singapore, conducted an international workshop to combat marine pollution. The main focus was on marine plastic debris. In this virtual workshop, the world’s leading experts, scientists, government officials, policy experts,...
Singapore, India sign agreement to cooperate in the areas of science, technology and innovation
Feb 24, 2022
India and Singapore sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen science, technology and innovation collaboration during the virtual inaugural session of India-Singapore Technology Summit 2022. The agreement intends to advance, develop and facilitate collaborative...
IPC unveils shortlist for 2022 International Women’s Day awards
Feb 24, 2022
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) shortlists outstanding female role models for the 2022 International Women’s Day Recognition. Following hundreds of nominations — Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Botswana, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Mongolia and Iran made it to...
Brunei National Day
Feb 23, 2022
The National Day commemorates the day Brunei became an independent nation in 1984. Parade and performances are held during National Day celebrations in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.
Guyana Republic Day
Feb 23, 2022
Mashramani festival is annually celebrated with a parade, music, games and cooking that intends to commemorate the "Birth of the Republic". There are masquerade bands performing acrobatic dance routines on streets, calypso, soca, chutney-soca, and chutney music...
Vanuatu Father Lini Day
Feb 22, 2022
Father Walter Lini was the first Prime Minister of the newly Independent country of Vanuatu in 1980. This holiday is observed by people taking the time to remember him through memorials and special services.