Commonwealth News
Trinidad and Tobago Republic Day
The people of Trinidad and Tobago today celebrate Republic Day! Various ceremonies are held in the island nation to mark this day including raising the flag and this is a day for meeting friends and family to watch fireworks.
South Africa Heritage day
Heritage Day is a day for South Africans to recognise and celebrate the cultural wealth of their nation and to promote cultural diversity. It is a day for South Africans to celebrate their “Rainbow Nation” and to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of the people of...
How satellite technologies can aid Fiji, other Pacific Island nations to build climate resilience
To improve evidence-based decision making in disaster management and response, boost climate resilience and improve access to climate finance the UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme (IPP) CommonSensing will support Fiji, the Solomon Islands and...
Tanzania-Uganda Pipeline Agreement ‘A Boon for All’
Tanzania and Uganda's private sector partnership agree on issues that need addressing for the growth of local businesses in a meeting. Discussions were held on issues related to border and work permits, red tape and ways of funding local entrepreneurs. Quick access to...
Seychelles examines ways for visitors to minimise carbon footprint at ‘green’ symposium
Seychelles, during a "Green Recovery of Tourism" symposium organised by the British High Commission in partnership with the local ministries of tourism and environment, examined challenges to help visitors minimise their carbon footprint while staying in the island...
Brunei receives PPE contribution, test kits from Australia
Brunei Darussalam receives personal protective equipment (PPE) and RT-PCR COVID-19 test kits from the Government of Australia to mark the support for the Sultanate’s COVID-19 response. Australia has been actively involved in providing substantial assistance to the...