Commonwealth News
Event: Launch of the 1st Self-Paced E-learning course on Digital Infrastructure and the Digital Divide
Webinar: Under the leadership of Gambia, the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda Physical Connectivity Cluster (PCC) will launch its 1st-ever self-paced e-learning course on Digital Infrastructure and the Digital Divide on 21st September. To help and educate members of...
Foreign Minister reaffirms Sri Lanka’s active commitment to dialogue and engagement with the Commonwealth
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris reaffirms country's active commitment to the Commonwealth with the Secretary-General the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, at a virtual meeting. Peiris further recalled that Sri Lanka as a founding member of the Commonwealth...
Her Majesty The Queen Recognises I-Kiribati climate activist with Commonwealth points of light award
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, recognises Pelenise Alofa (Maike Pilitati), representing Kiribati, as the 195th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service advocating for climate action. Pelenise, now aged 60,...
Nigeria, two others have highest weights at bond market – IMF
According to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), commonwealth countries like Nigeria and Ghana will have the highest weight at the emerging bond market index. The benchmark driven investments are important for emerging market and developing economies...
Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meet to discuss COVID-19, vaccines and climate change
At the 21st annual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM), recovering from global COVID-19 pandemic, trade issues and climate change was discussed. Further member countries were encouraged to find a way forward on equal distribution of vaccines,...
Papua New Guinea Independence Day
Papua New Guinea's Independence Day is celebrated across the country with flag hoisting ceremonies, official speeches, folk singing, dancing, canoe races, and other vibrant activities. The main ceremony is held at Independence Hill in the capital city - Port Moresby.