Commonwealth News
Ramcharan Company bags $2.2 billion order from Ghana firm to supply waste to energy units
Dec 28, 2021
India's Chennai-based Ramcharan Company, a chemicals-trader-turned-renewable energy specialist inks a $2.2 billion order from the Ghana-based Masri Company. The deal will convert waste to energy with the potential to generate 300 MW of power in the African nation. Its...
Nestlé Malta kicks off tree-planting initiative at Fort Rinella Nature Park
Dec 28, 2021
Nestlé Malta partners with a local NGO called Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna to plant over 100 trees at the Fort Rinella nature park in Kalkara. It is also in line with its global goal to plant 200 million trees by 2030. Nestlé will also take on the upkeep and care for these...
India displaces UK to be 3rd top country hosting unicorns
Dec 27, 2021
India becomes the 3rd top country hosting unicorns as per the Hurun Research Institute report. It has displaced the UK from the spot by adding 33 unicorns in the 2021 start-boom. 'Unicorn' is a term used in the venture capital industry for privately held startups with...
Her Majesty The Queen recognises Joe Oge with Points of Light
Dec 24, 2021
The Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, recognises Solomon Islands' Mr Joe Billy Oge as the 208th recipient of the Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of his exceptional voluntary service. Mr Oge as Chief Commissioner of the ‘Solomon Islands Scouts...
Grenada appoints Justin Sun as WTO Ambassador to power local economic growth with digital technologies
Dec 24, 2021
Grenada appoints Justin Sun, founder of the Tron cryptocurrency platform as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization. Sun will play a pivotal role in the growing economy and promoting digital technology in Grenada along with his years of...
John Keells X 4.0 launched to support Sri Lankan startups
Dec 23, 2021
John Keells Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate operating over 70 companies, launches John Keells X programme. The JKX programme is poised to help Sri Lankan startups open their doors to scale and secure new opportunities and build successful...