Commonwealth News
Sri Lanka Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day
Every full moon is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Poya Day is a day of religious rites. The term "poya” in Sinhalese comes from Pali and Sanskrit, which means "fast day". Local devotees celebrate this day by visiting temples for worship.
Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism cheers on region’s first woman travelling to space
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Investment, Charles Fernandez extends his wishes to Keisha Schahaff, who will be the first Antiguan and Barbudan, and Caribbean woman to travel to space. The ministry offered full support and the Ministry of Tourism and...
CCHK Webinar: Future opportunities for a historical partnership
Join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (CCCHK) webinar on the opportunities for expanding cross border business and investment between Pakistan and Hong Kong. The webinar takes place online via Zoom on 20th December 2021 (Monday) at 3 pm Hong Kong time...
Binance exchange to close its crypto services in Singapore
The largest crypto exchange Binance Asia to close its exchange operation in Singapore. Buying and selling of crypto for existing assets of users will stop completely from January 13, 2022. With immediate effect, no new user registrations will be permitted nor existing...
Women challenge male domination in African tech
Ada Nduka Oyom, the founder of She Code Africa, is one of several enterprises that directly provide resources and skills to women hoping to break into the tech industry. The gender disparity issue is a global problem but Africa seems to be most affected. According to...
African gender lens investment fund Alitheia IDF announces final close at $100 million
Alitheia IDF becomes the largest gender-lens private equity fund by value in Africa. Alitheia IDF (AIF) which is Africa’s first women-led and women-focused investing fund has announced the final close of the $100 million funds with European Investment Bank (EIB)...