Commonwealth News
Canada’s CGX Energy reports oil and gas discovery off Guyana coast
Feb 1, 2022
Canada's CGX Energy and Frontera Energy, the Joint Venture announces discovery of an oil and gas reservoir off the coast of Guyana at the Kawa-1 well, in the Corentyne Block. The drilling on a second well is likely to begin later this year.CGX is currently assessing...
Fiji sends 11 40ft containers of relief assistance to Tonga
Jan 31, 2022
Fiji deploys eleven 40 foot containers to the Kingdom of Tonga with relief supplies for affected families from the volcanic eruption. It will be a contactless deployment and all the COVID protocols will be followed. Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu said...
St. Vincent could host first Caribbean Carnival in the Metaverse
Jan 31, 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines is exploring options to host the first-ever Carnival in the Metaverse or a ‘Metaverse Mas’. The commonwealth island nation through its Minister of Culture Carlos James has been doing discussions on managing an event in a virtual space....
Her Majesty The Queen recognises Singaporean charity co-founder with Commonwealth Points of Light award
Jan 31, 2022
Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, honours Amanda Chong, with the 212th Commonwealth Point of Light award for her exceptional voluntary service in improving literacy among the less privileged society. Amanda is a Singapore based lawyer, poet and co-founder...
CIWM supports circular WasteAid project in The Gambia
Jan 29, 2022
UK's Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) with the help of WasteAid NGO aims to help and support improving the management of resources and wastes in The Gambia. The plans are on sharing recycling knowledge and skills, helping people generate income from...
Pakistan, Singapore agree to enhance cooperation in diverse fields
Jan 29, 2022
Pakistan invites Singaporean companies in Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) virtual meet to explore emerging opportunities in digital, fintech, and agro-food industries. They agreed to consolidate and enhance cooperation in trade and investment, connectivity and...