Commonwealth News
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day
Oct 26, 2021
Happy Independence Day, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines! Various festive events are organised annually in honour of this holiday beginning a few days before Independence Day. All enjoy free cultural exhibitions, fairs, food sales and attend church services, many wear...
Denis O’Brien hails sale of ‘cracking’ Pacific business to Telstra
Oct 26, 2021
Australian telco Telstra agrees to acquire telecom Digicel Pacific for $1.6 billion of which $1.33 billion funds will be backed by the Australian government. Digicel owner and chairman Denis O’Brien said the deal comes with a “lot of growth” potential in the Pacific...
Women inclusion vital to 100% electrification in Rwanda – Minister
Oct 26, 2021
According to Rwanda's Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, Rwanda aims to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030, and increasing the participation and role of women in the renewable energy sector is vital to achieving this goal. Women participation in the...
Bangladesh pitches for climate-sensitive growth
Oct 26, 2021
Ahead of the UN climate talks, Bangladesh pitches for sustainable growth and getting ready for a deeper energy transition. However, the experts think it will only be possible with the right financial resources that are needed to be directed towards better...
Angam Day
Oct 26, 2021
26 October is Angam Day on the breathtaking island of Nauru in Micronesia! Angam means celebration, hope or homecoming in Dorerin Naoero.
Cryptocurrency ownership in Nigeria, Malaysia highest in the world: report
Oct 26, 2021
Nigeria internet users top the world with cryptocurrency ownership according to a survey by firm Finder. The data was collected from about 41,000 individuals across 22 countries to measure the growth and adoption of crypto assets. Malaysia and Australia were next with...





